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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.48, 8,688.30 and 3,328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.48, 8,688.30 and 3,328.82 is: 4,985.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.48 : 8,688.30 = 3,328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.48/8,688.30 = 3,328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.48x = 8,688.30 × 3,328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.48x = 28,921,786.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,921,786.81/5,801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.24

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