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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.97, 8,067.14 and 3,192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.97, 8,067.14 and 3,192.88 is: 4,406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.97 : 8,067.14 = 3,192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.97/8,067.14 = 3,192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.97x = 8,067.14 × 3,192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.97x = 25,757,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757,409.96/5,845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.01

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