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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.79, 8,069.85 and 3,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.79, 8,069.85 and 3,195.14 is: 4,409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.79 : 8,069.85 = 3,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.79/8,069.85 = 3,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.79x = 8,069.85 × 3,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.79x = 25,784,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,784,290.44/5,847.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.24

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