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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,809.46, 8,017.03 and 3,292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,809.46, 8,017.03 and 3,292.05 is: 4,543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,809.46 : 8,017.03 = 3,292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,809.46/8,017.03 = 3,292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,809.46x = 8,017.03 × 3,292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,809.46x = 26,392,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,392,451.80/5,809.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.01

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