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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.46, 8,006.55 and 3,317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.46, 8,006.55 and 3,317.98 is: 4,578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.46 : 8,006.55 = 3,317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.46/8,006.55 = 3,317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.46x = 8,006.55 × 3,317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.46x = 26,565,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565,572.77/5,802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.33

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