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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,938.83, 8,194.98 and 3,285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,938.83, 8,194.98 and 3,285.54 is: 4,533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,938.83 : 8,194.98 = 3,285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,938.83/8,194.98 = 3,285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,938.83x = 8,194.98 × 3,285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,938.83x = 26,924,934.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,924,934.59/5,938.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.71

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