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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.56, 8,013.12 and 3,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.56, 8,013.12 and 3,322.56 is: 4,585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.56 : 8,013.12 = 3,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.56/8,013.12 = 3,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.56x = 8,013.12 × 3,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.56x = 26,624,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,624,071.99/5,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.17

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