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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,798.91, 8,001.96 and 3,281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,798.91, 8,001.96 and 3,281.25 is: 4,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,798.91 : 8,001.96 = 3,281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,798.91/8,001.96 = 3,281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,798.91x = 8,001.96 × 3,281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,798.91x = 26,256,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,256,431.25/5,798.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.82

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