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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.16, 8,002.30 and 3,281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.16, 8,002.30 and 3,281.50 is: 4,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.16 : 8,002.30 = 3,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.16/8,002.30 = 3,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.16x = 8,002.30 × 3,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.16x = 26,259,547.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259,547.45/5,799.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.16

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