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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.26, 8,006.49 and 3,283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.26, 8,006.49 and 3,283.97 is: 4,531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.26 : 8,006.49 = 3,283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.26/8,006.49 = 3,283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.26x = 8,006.49 × 3,283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.26x = 26,293,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,293,032.93/5,802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.52

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