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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.41, 8,063.96 and 3,190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.41, 8,063.96 and 3,190.93 is: 4,403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.41 : 8,063.96 = 3,190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.41/8,063.96 = 3,190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.41x = 8,063.96 × 3,190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.41x = 25,731,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,731,495.77/5,843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.51

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