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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.47, 8,007.42 and 3,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.47, 8,007.42 and 3,284.52 is: 4,532.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.47 : 8,007.42 = 3,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.47/8,007.42 = 3,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.47x = 8,007.42 × 3,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.47x = 26,300,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,300,531.14/5,802.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.64

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