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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.78, 8,069.91 and 3,195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.78, 8,069.91 and 3,195.19 is: 4,409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.78 : 8,069.91 = 3,195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.78/8,069.91 = 3,195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.78x = 8,069.91 × 3,195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.78x = 25,784,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,784,895.73/5,847.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.35

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