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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.98, 8,013.57 and 3,289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.98, 8,013.57 and 3,289.02 is: 4,538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.98 : 8,013.57 = 3,289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.98/8,013.57 = 3,289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.98x = 8,013.57 × 3,289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.98x = 26,356,792.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,356,792.00/5,806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.81

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