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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.62, 8,072.67 and 3,197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.62, 8,072.67 and 3,197.29 is: 4,412.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.62 : 8,072.67 = 3,197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.62/8,072.67 = 3,197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.62x = 8,072.67 × 3,197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.62x = 25,810,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,810,667.06/5,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.37

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