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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.09, 8,018.32 and 3,292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.09, 8,018.32 and 3,292.68 is: 4,543.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.09 : 8,018.32 = 3,292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.09/8,018.32 = 3,292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.09x = 8,018.32 × 3,292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.09x = 26,401,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,401,783.73/5,811.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.34

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