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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.14, 8,017.44 and 3,292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.14, 8,017.44 and 3,292.94 is: 4,543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.14 : 8,017.44 = 3,292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.14/8,017.44 = 3,292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.14x = 8,017.44 × 3,292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.14x = 26,400,948.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,400,948.87/5,811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.16

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