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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.46, 8,013.04 and 3,288.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.46, 8,013.04 and 3,288.58 is: 4,538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.46 : 8,013.04 = 3,288.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.46/8,013.04 = 3,288.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.46x = 8,013.04 × 3,288.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.46x = 26,351,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,351,523.08/5,806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.31

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