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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.73, 8,200.86 and 3,290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.73, 8,200.86 and 3,290.13 is: 4,540.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.73 : 8,200.86 = 3,290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.73/8,200.86 = 3,290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.73x = 8,200.86 × 3,290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.73x = 26,981,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981,895.51/5,942.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.32

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