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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.02, 8,008.35 and 3,284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.02, 8,008.35 and 3,284.94 is: 4,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.02 : 8,008.35 = 3,284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.02/8,008.35 = 3,284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.02x = 8,008.35 × 3,284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.02x = 26,306,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,306,949.25/5,803.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.32

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