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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.93, 8,065.89 and 3,292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.93, 8,065.89 and 3,292.69 is: 4,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.93 : 8,065.89 = 3,292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.93/8,065.89 = 3,292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.93x = 8,065.89 × 3,292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.93x = 26,558,475.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,475.34/5,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.85

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