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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,790.20, 8,688.94 and 3,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,790.20, 8,688.94 and 3,329.82 is: 4,996.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,790.20 : 8,688.94 = 3,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,790.20/8,688.94 = 3,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,790.20x = 8,688.94 × 3,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,790.20x = 28,932,606.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,932,606.19/5,790.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.82

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