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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.38, 8,014.28 and 3,290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.38, 8,014.28 and 3,290.27 is: 4,539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.38 : 8,014.28 = 3,290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.38/8,014.28 = 3,290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.38x = 8,014.28 × 3,290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.38x = 26,369,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369,088.53/5,808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.84

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