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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.41, 8,070.71 and 3,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.41, 8,070.71 and 3,195.76 is: 4,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.41 : 8,070.71 = 3,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.41/8,070.71 = 3,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.41x = 8,070.71 × 3,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.41x = 25,792,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792,052.19/5,848.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.10

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