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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.41, 8,069.33 and 3,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.41, 8,069.33 and 3,194.76 is: 4,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.41 : 8,069.33 = 3,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.41/8,069.33 = 3,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.41x = 8,069.33 × 3,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.41x = 25,779,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,779,595.83/5,847.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.72

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