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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.26, 8,063.82 and 3,190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.26, 8,063.82 and 3,190.68 is: 4,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.26 : 8,063.82 = 3,190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.26/8,063.82 = 3,190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.26x = 8,063.82 × 3,190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.26x = 25,729,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,729,069.20/5,843.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.20

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