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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,810.66, 8,016.94 and 3,292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,810.66, 8,016.94 and 3,292.38 is: 4,542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,810.66 : 8,016.94 = 3,292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,810.66/8,016.94 = 3,292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,810.66x = 8,016.94 × 3,292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,810.66x = 26,394,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394,812.92/5,810.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.48

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