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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.03, 8,005.82 and 3,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.03, 8,005.82 and 3,283.14 is: 4,530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.03 : 8,005.82 = 3,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.03/8,005.82 = 3,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.03x = 8,005.82 × 3,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.03x = 26,284,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,284,211.46/5,801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.96

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