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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.52, 8,069.56 and 3,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.52, 8,069.56 and 3,194.92 is: 4,408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.52 : 8,069.56 = 3,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.52/8,069.56 = 3,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.52x = 8,069.56 × 3,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.52x = 25,781,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,781,598.64/5,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.98

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