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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.55, 8,013.42 and 3,288.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.55, 8,013.42 and 3,288.65 is: 4,538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.55 : 8,013.42 = 3,288.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.55/8,013.42 = 3,288.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.55x = 8,013.42 × 3,288.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.55x = 26,353,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353,293.62/5,806.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.55

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