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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.61, 8,006.61 and 3,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.61, 8,006.61 and 3,283.74 is: 4,531.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.61 : 8,006.61 = 3,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.61/8,006.61 = 3,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.61x = 8,006.61 × 3,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.61x = 26,291,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291,625.52/5,801.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.78

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