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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.62, 8,066.98 and 3,193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.62, 8,066.98 and 3,193.04 is: 4,406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.62 : 8,066.98 = 3,193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.62/8,066.98 = 3,193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.62x = 8,066.98 × 3,193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.62x = 25,758,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,758,189.82/5,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.41

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