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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.26, 8,697.18 and 3,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.26, 8,697.18 and 3,032.28 is: 4,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.26 : 8,697.18 = 3,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.26/8,697.18 = 3,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.26x = 8,697.18 × 3,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.26x = 26,372,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,372,284.97/5,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.39

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