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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.48, 8,689.80 and 3,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.48, 8,689.80 and 3,329.82 is: 4,986.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.48 : 8,689.80 = 3,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.48/8,689.80 = 3,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.48x = 8,689.80 × 3,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.48x = 28,935,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,935,469.84/5,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.74

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