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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.26, 8,695.89 and 3,330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.26, 8,695.89 and 3,330.81 is: 4,996.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.26 : 8,695.89 = 3,330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.26/8,695.89 = 3,330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.26x = 8,695.89 × 3,330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.26x = 28,964,357.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,964,357.37/5,797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.22

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