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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.76, 8,014.18 and 3,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.76, 8,014.18 and 3,290.08 is: 4,540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.76 : 8,014.18 = 3,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.76/8,014.18 = 3,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.76x = 8,014.18 × 3,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.76x = 26,367,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,367,293.33/5,807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.01

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