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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,842.06, 8,061.96 and 3,189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,842.06, 8,061.96 and 3,189.58 is: 4,401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,842.06 : 8,061.96 = 3,189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,842.06/8,061.96 = 3,189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,842.06x = 8,061.96 × 3,189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,842.06x = 25,714,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,714,266.38/5,842.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.58

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