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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.05, 8,010.41 and 3,287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.05, 8,010.41 and 3,287.34 is: 4,536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.05 : 8,010.41 = 3,287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.05/8,010.41 = 3,287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.05x = 8,010.41 × 3,287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.05x = 26,332,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,332,924.77/5,805.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.21

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