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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.63, 8,004.75 and 3,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.63, 8,004.75 and 3,282.70 is: 4,530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.63 : 8,004.75 = 3,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.63/8,004.75 = 3,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.63x = 8,004.75 × 3,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.63x = 26,277,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,277,152.80/5,800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.05

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