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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.73, 8,007.37 and 3,285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.73, 8,007.37 and 3,285.09 is: 4,533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.73 : 8,007.37 = 3,285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.73/8,007.37 = 3,285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.73x = 8,007.37 × 3,285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.73x = 26,304,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304,931.11/5,802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.20

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