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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.96, 8,013.63 and 3,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.96, 8,013.63 and 3,289.52 is: 4,538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.96 : 8,013.63 = 3,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.96/8,013.63 = 3,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.96x = 8,013.63 × 3,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.96x = 26,360,956.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,360,956.09/5,807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.77

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