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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.26, 8,010.24 and 3,285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.26, 8,010.24 and 3,285.42 is: 4,534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.26 : 8,010.24 = 3,285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.26/8,010.24 = 3,285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.26x = 8,010.24 × 3,285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.26x = 26,317,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,317,002.70/5,804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.08

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