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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.25, 8,005.43 and 3,316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.25, 8,005.43 and 3,316.25 is: 4,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.25 : 8,005.43 = 3,316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.25/8,005.43 = 3,316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.25x = 8,005.43 × 3,316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.25x = 26,548,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548,007.24/5,800.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.05

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