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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.46, 8,015.84 and 3,290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.46, 8,015.84 and 3,290.92 is: 4,541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.46 : 8,015.84 = 3,290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.46/8,015.84 = 3,290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.46x = 8,015.84 × 3,290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.46x = 26,379,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,379,488.17/5,808.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.56

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