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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.96, 8,004.48 and 3,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.96, 8,004.48 and 3,316.48 is: 4,576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.96 : 8,004.48 = 3,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.96/8,004.48 = 3,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.96x = 8,004.48 × 3,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.96x = 26,546,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546,697.83/5,800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,576.26

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