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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.48, 8,015.29 and 3,290.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.48, 8,015.29 and 3,290.83 is: 4,541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.48 : 8,015.29 = 3,290.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.48/8,015.29 = 3,290.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.48x = 8,015.29 × 3,290.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.48x = 26,376,928.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,376,928.53/5,808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.11

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