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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,914.81, 8,162.49 and 3,262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,914.81, 8,162.49 and 3,262.31 is: 4,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,914.81 : 8,162.49 = 3,262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,914.81/8,162.49 = 3,262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,914.81x = 8,162.49 × 3,262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,914.81x = 26,628,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,628,572.75/5,914.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.02

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