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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.25, 8,009.87 and 3,320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.25, 8,009.87 and 3,320.25 is: 4,581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.25 : 8,009.87 = 3,320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.25/8,009.87 = 3,320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.25x = 8,009.87 × 3,320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.25x = 26,594,754.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594,754.27/5,804.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.95

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