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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.08, 8,068.84 and 3,194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.08, 8,068.84 and 3,194.50 is: 4,408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.08 : 8,068.84 = 3,194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.08/8,068.84 = 3,194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.08x = 8,068.84 × 3,194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.08x = 25,775,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,775,909.38/5,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.34

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