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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799, 8,002.62 and 3,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799, 8,002.62 and 3,281.06 is: 4,527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799 : 8,002.62 = 3,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799/8,002.62 = 3,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799x = 8,002.62 × 3,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799x = 26,257,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,076.38/5,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.86

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