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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.27, 8,012.01 and 3,287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.27, 8,012.01 and 3,287.98 is: 4,537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.27 : 8,012.01 = 3,287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.27/8,012.01 = 3,287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.27x = 8,012.01 × 3,287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.27x = 26,343,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,343,328.64/5,806.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.05

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