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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,943.83, 8,202.35 and 3,291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,943.83, 8,202.35 and 3,291.17 is: 4,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,943.83 : 8,202.35 = 3,291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,943.83/8,202.35 = 3,291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,943.83x = 8,202.35 × 3,291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,943.83x = 26,995,295.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,995,295.47/5,943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.74

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