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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.94, 8,013.42 and 3,289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.94, 8,013.42 and 3,289.29 is: 4,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.94 : 8,013.42 = 3,289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.94/8,013.42 = 3,289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.94x = 8,013.42 × 3,289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.94x = 26,358,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358,462.27/5,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.13

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