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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.03, 8,009.67 and 3,286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.03, 8,009.67 and 3,286.13 is: 4,534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.03 : 8,009.67 = 3,286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.03/8,009.67 = 3,286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.03x = 8,009.67 × 3,286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.03x = 26,320,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,320,776.83/5,804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.92

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