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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,852.66, 8,076.92 and 3,199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,852.66, 8,076.92 and 3,199.91 is: 4,416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,852.66 : 8,076.92 = 3,199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,852.66/8,076.92 = 3,199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,852.66x = 8,076.92 × 3,199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,852.66x = 25,845,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,845,360.69/5,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.01

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