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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.05, 8,009.90 and 3,286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.05, 8,009.90 and 3,286.26 is: 4,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.05 : 8,009.90 = 3,286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.05/8,009.90 = 3,286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.05x = 8,009.90 × 3,286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.05x = 26,322,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,322,597.54/5,804.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.21

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