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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.06, 8,716.82 and 3,032.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.06, 8,716.82 and 3,032.64 is: 4,554.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.06 : 8,716.82 = 3,032.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.06/8,716.82 = 3,032.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.06x = 8,716.82 × 3,032.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.06x = 26,434,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,434,961.84/5,804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.57

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