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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.46, 8,009.31 and 3,319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.46, 8,009.31 and 3,319.98 is: 4,581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.46 : 8,009.31 = 3,319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.46/8,009.31 = 3,319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.46x = 8,009.31 × 3,319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.46x = 26,590,749.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,590,749.01/5,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,581.09

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