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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.10, 8,057.82 and 3,194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.10, 8,057.82 and 3,194.68 is: 4,791.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.10 : 8,057.82 = 3,194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.10/8,057.82 = 3,194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.10x = 8,057.82 × 3,194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.10x = 25,742,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,742,156.40/5,372.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.82

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