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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.06, 8,002.58 and 3,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.06, 8,002.58 and 3,281.08 is: 4,527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.06 : 8,002.58 = 3,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.06/8,002.58 = 3,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.06x = 8,002.58 × 3,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.06x = 26,257,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,105.19/5,799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.82

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