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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,892.46, 8,131.52 and 3,239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,892.46, 8,131.52 and 3,239.71 is: 4,470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892.46 : 8,131.52 = 3,239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892.46/8,131.52 = 3,239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892.46x = 8,131.52 × 3,239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892.46x = 26,343,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,343,754.43/5,892.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.76

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