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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.39, 8,008.85 and 3,285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.39, 8,008.85 and 3,285.45 is: 4,534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.39 : 8,008.85 = 3,285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.39/8,008.85 = 3,285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.39x = 8,008.85 × 3,285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.39x = 26,312,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,312,684.45/5,803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.02

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