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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.81, 8,069.91 and 3,195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.81, 8,069.91 and 3,195.33 is: 4,409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.81 : 8,069.91 = 3,195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.81/8,069.91 = 3,195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.81x = 8,069.91 × 3,195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.81x = 25,786,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,786,025.52/5,847.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,409.52

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