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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.24, 8,711.28 and 3,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.24, 8,711.28 and 3,026.16 is: 4,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.24 : 8,711.28 = 3,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.24/8,711.28 = 3,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.24x = 8,711.28 × 3,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.24x = 26,361,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,361,727.08/5,808.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.68

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