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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.62, 8,013.12 and 3,288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.62, 8,013.12 and 3,288.73 is: 4,538.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.62 : 8,013.12 = 3,288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.62/8,013.12 = 3,288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.62x = 8,013.12 × 3,288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.62x = 26,352,948.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,352,948.07/5,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.44

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