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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.25, 8,011.25 and 3,321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.25, 8,011.25 and 3,321.25 is: 4,583.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.25 : 8,011.25 = 3,321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.25/8,011.25 = 3,321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.25x = 8,011.25 × 3,321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.25x = 26,607,364.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,607,364.06/5,805.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.33

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