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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.49, 8,004.59 and 3,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.49, 8,004.59 and 3,283.08 is: 4,530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.49 : 8,004.59 = 3,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.49/8,004.59 = 3,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.49x = 8,004.59 × 3,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.49x = 26,279,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,279,675.22/5,800.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.60

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