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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.94, 8,690.19 and 3,194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.94, 8,690.19 and 3,194.98 is: 4,787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.94 : 8,690.19 = 3,194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.94/8,690.19 = 3,194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.94x = 8,690.19 × 3,194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.94x = 27,764,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764,983.25/5,799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.12

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