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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,848.91, 8,071.40 and 3,196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,848.91, 8,071.40 and 3,196.26 is: 4,410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,848.91 : 8,071.40 = 3,196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,848.91/8,071.40 = 3,196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,848.91x = 8,071.40 × 3,196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,848.91x = 25,798,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,798,276.98/5,848.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.79

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