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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.54, 8,066.86 and 3,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.54, 8,066.86 and 3,193 is: 4,406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.54 : 8,066.86 = 3,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.54/8,066.86 = 3,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.54x = 8,066.86 × 3,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.54x = 25,757,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757,483.98/5,845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.35

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