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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,698.19, 8,541.32 and 3,195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,698.19, 8,541.32 and 3,195.71 is: 4,790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,698.19 : 8,541.32 = 3,195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,698.19/8,541.32 = 3,195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,698.19x = 8,541.32 × 3,195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,698.19x = 27,295,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,295,581.74/5,698.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.22

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