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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.92, 8,003.84 and 3,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.92, 8,003.84 and 3,282.52 is: 4,529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.92 : 8,003.84 = 3,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.92/8,003.84 = 3,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.92x = 8,003.84 × 3,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.92x = 26,272,764.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,272,764.88/5,799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.85

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