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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.77, 8,012.13 and 3,287.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.77, 8,012.13 and 3,287.83 is: 4,537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.77 : 8,012.13 = 3,287.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.77/8,012.13 = 3,287.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.77x = 8,012.13 × 3,287.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.77x = 26,342,481.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,342,481.32/5,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.29

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