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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.55, 8,005.13 and 3,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.55, 8,005.13 and 3,282.92 is: 4,530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.55 : 8,005.13 = 3,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.55/8,005.13 = 3,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.55x = 8,005.13 × 3,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.55x = 26,280,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,280,144.94/5,800.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.63

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