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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,810.31, 8,018.54 and 3,292.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,810.31, 8,018.54 and 3,292.91 is: 4,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,810.31 : 8,018.54 = 3,292.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,810.31/8,018.54 = 3,292.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,810.31x = 8,018.54 × 3,292.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,810.31x = 26,404,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,404,330.55/5,810.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.39

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