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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.47, 8,006.04 and 3,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.47, 8,006.04 and 3,283.52 is: 4,531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.47 : 8,006.04 = 3,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.47/8,006.04 = 3,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.47x = 8,006.04 × 3,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.47x = 26,287,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,287,952.43/5,801.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.26

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