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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.44, 8,013.48 and 3,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.44, 8,013.48 and 3,323.28 is: 4,585.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.44 : 8,013.48 = 3,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.44/8,013.48 = 3,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.44x = 8,013.48 × 3,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.44x = 26,631,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,631,037.81/5,807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,585.68

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