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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.08, 8,066.40 and 3,192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.08, 8,066.40 and 3,192.72 is: 4,406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.08 : 8,066.40 = 3,192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.08/8,066.40 = 3,192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.08x = 8,066.40 × 3,192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.08x = 25,753,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,753,756.61/5,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.06

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