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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.99, 8,010.28 and 3,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.99, 8,010.28 and 3,287.26 is: 4,536.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.99 : 8,010.28 = 3,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.99/8,010.28 = 3,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.99x = 8,010.28 × 3,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.99x = 26,331,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,331,873.03/5,804.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.08

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