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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.58, 8,200.16 and 3,289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.58, 8,200.16 and 3,289.29 is: 4,538.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.58 : 8,200.16 = 3,289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.58/8,200.16 = 3,289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.58x = 8,200.16 × 3,289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.58x = 26,972,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,972,687.84/5,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.89

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