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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.40, 8,009.52 and 3,286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.40, 8,009.52 and 3,286.32 is: 4,534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.40 : 8,009.52 = 3,286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.40/8,009.52 = 3,286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.40x = 8,009.52 × 3,286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.40x = 26,321,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,321,845.77/5,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,534.81

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