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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.03, 8,069.02 and 3,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.03, 8,069.02 and 3,194.60 is: 4,408.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.03 : 8,069.02 = 3,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.03/8,069.02 = 3,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.03x = 8,069.02 × 3,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.03x = 25,777,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,777,303.48/5,847.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.61

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