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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.36, 8,016.08 and 3,290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.36, 8,016.08 and 3,290.59 is: 4,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.36 : 8,016.08 = 3,290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.36/8,016.08 = 3,290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.36x = 8,016.08 × 3,290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.36x = 26,377,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377,632.69/5,808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.32

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