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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.62, 8,069.32 and 3,195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.62, 8,069.32 and 3,195.02 is: 4,408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.62 : 8,069.32 = 3,195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.62/8,069.32 = 3,195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.62x = 8,069.32 × 3,195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.62x = 25,781,638.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,781,638.79/5,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.91

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