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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.50, 8,010.22 and 3,320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.50, 8,010.22 and 3,320.50 is: 4,582.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.50 : 8,010.22 = 3,320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.50/8,010.22 = 3,320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.50x = 8,010.22 × 3,320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.50x = 26,597,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597,935.51/5,804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.30

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