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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.59, 8,014.98 and 3,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.59, 8,014.98 and 3,290.56 is: 4,540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.59 : 8,014.98 = 3,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.59/8,014.98 = 3,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.59x = 8,014.98 × 3,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.59x = 26,373,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373,772.59/5,808.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.48

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