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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.16, 8,017.63 and 3,292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.16, 8,017.63 and 3,292.88 is: 4,543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.16 : 8,017.63 = 3,292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.16/8,017.63 = 3,292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.16x = 8,017.63 × 3,292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.16x = 26,401,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,401,093.47/5,811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.17

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