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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.35, 8,072.22 and 3,196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.35, 8,072.22 and 3,196.87 is: 4,411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.35 : 8,072.22 = 3,196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.35/8,072.22 = 3,196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.35x = 8,072.22 × 3,196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.35x = 25,805,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,805,837.95/5,849.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.74

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