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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.47, 8,008.80 and 3,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.47, 8,008.80 and 3,285.52 is: 4,534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.47 : 8,008.80 = 3,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.47/8,008.80 = 3,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.47x = 8,008.80 × 3,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.47x = 26,313,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,313,072.58/5,803.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.02

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