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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.41, 8,064.05 and 3,191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.41, 8,064.05 and 3,191.06 is: 4,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.41 : 8,064.05 = 3,191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.41/8,064.05 = 3,191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.41x = 8,064.05 × 3,191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.41x = 25,732,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,732,867.39/5,843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.74

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