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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.07, 8,751.08 and 3,205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.07, 8,751.08 and 3,205.74 is: 4,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.07 : 8,751.08 = 3,205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.07/8,751.08 = 3,205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.07x = 8,751.08 × 3,205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.07x = 28,053,627.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,053,627.42/5,841.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.82

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