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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.83, 8,200.50 and 3,289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.83, 8,200.50 and 3,289.54 is: 4,539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.83 : 8,200.50 = 3,289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.83/8,200.50 = 3,289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.83x = 8,200.50 × 3,289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.83x = 26,975,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,975,872.77/5,942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.23

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