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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.31, 8,001.67 and 3,280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.31, 8,001.67 and 3,280.37 is: 4,526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.31 : 8,001.67 = 3,280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.31/8,001.67 = 3,280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.31x = 8,001.67 × 3,280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.31x = 26,248,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,248,438.22/5,798.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.91

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