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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.97, 8,016.60 and 3,291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.97, 8,016.60 and 3,291.49 is: 4,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.97 : 8,016.60 = 3,291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.97/8,016.60 = 3,291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.97x = 8,016.60 × 3,291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.97x = 26,386,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,386,558.73/5,808.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.38

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