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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,849.79, 8,072.58 and 3,197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,849.79, 8,072.58 and 3,197.27 is: 4,412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,849.79 : 8,072.58 = 3,197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,849.79/8,072.58 = 3,197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,849.79x = 8,072.58 × 3,197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,849.79x = 25,810,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,810,201.87/5,849.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.16

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