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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.06, 8,199.80 and 3,289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.06, 8,199.80 and 3,289.31 is: 4,539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.06 : 8,199.80 = 3,289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.06/8,199.80 = 3,289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.06x = 8,199.80 × 3,289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.06x = 26,971,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,971,669.78/5,942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.11

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