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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.63, 8,012.79 and 3,287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.63, 8,012.79 and 3,287.88 is: 4,537.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.63 : 8,012.79 = 3,287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.63/8,012.79 = 3,287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.63x = 8,012.79 × 3,287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.63x = 26,345,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,345,091.99/5,805.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.85

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