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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.26, 8,066.49 and 3,192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.26, 8,066.49 and 3,192.51 is: 4,405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.26 : 8,066.49 = 3,192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.26/8,066.49 = 3,192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.26x = 8,066.49 × 3,192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.26x = 25,752,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,752,349.99/5,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.68

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