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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.39, 8,003.97 and 3,283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.39, 8,003.97 and 3,283.23 is: 4,529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.39 : 8,003.97 = 3,283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.39/8,003.97 = 3,283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.39x = 8,003.97 × 3,283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.39x = 26,278,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278,874.42/5,801.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.76

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