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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,797.93, 8,002.32 and 3,280.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,797.93, 8,002.32 and 3,280.09 is: 4,527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,797.93 : 8,002.32 = 3,280.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,797.93/8,002.32 = 3,280.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,797.93x = 8,002.32 × 3,280.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,797.93x = 26,248,329.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,248,329.81/5,797.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.19

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