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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.79, 8,007.43 and 3,285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.79, 8,007.43 and 3,285.18 is: 4,533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.79 : 8,007.43 = 3,285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.79/8,007.43 = 3,285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.79x = 8,007.43 × 3,285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.79x = 26,305,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,305,848.89/5,802.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.31

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