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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,838.91, 8,057.68 and 3,186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,838.91, 8,057.68 and 3,186.33 is: 4,397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,838.91 : 8,057.68 = 3,186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,838.91/8,057.68 = 3,186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,838.91x = 8,057.68 × 3,186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,838.91x = 25,674,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,674,427.51/5,838.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.13

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