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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.50, 8,012.97 and 3,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.50, 8,012.97 and 3,322.50 is: 4,585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.50 : 8,012.97 = 3,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.50/8,012.97 = 3,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.50x = 8,012.97 × 3,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.50x = 26,623,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,623,092.83/5,806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.05

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