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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,850.59, 8,073.79 and 3,197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,850.59, 8,073.79 and 3,197.99 is: 4,413.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,850.59 : 8,073.79 = 3,197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,850.59/8,073.79 = 3,197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,850.59x = 8,073.79 × 3,197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,850.59x = 25,819,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,819,899.68/5,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.21

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