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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.91, 8,201.68 and 3,290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.91, 8,201.68 and 3,290.57 is: 4,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.91 : 8,201.68 = 3,290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.91/8,201.68 = 3,290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.91x = 8,201.68 × 3,290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.91x = 26,988,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,988,152.92/5,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.24

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