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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.79, 8,066.88 and 3,193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.79, 8,066.88 and 3,193.29 is: 4,406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.79 : 8,066.88 = 3,193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.79/8,066.88 = 3,193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.79x = 8,066.88 × 3,193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.79x = 25,759,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759,887.24/5,845.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.57

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