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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,384.94, 8,063.64 and 3,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,384.94, 8,063.64 and 3,195.24 is: 4,784.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,384.94 : 8,063.64 = 3,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,384.94/8,063.64 = 3,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,384.94x = 8,063.64 × 3,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,384.94x = 25,765,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,765,265.07/5,384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,784.69

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