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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.49, 8,007.35 and 3,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.49, 8,007.35 and 3,285.08 is: 4,533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.49 : 8,007.35 = 3,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.49/8,007.35 = 3,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.49x = 8,007.35 × 3,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.49x = 26,304,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304,785.34/5,802.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.36

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