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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.44, 8,019.77 and 3,294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.44, 8,019.77 and 3,294.04 is: 4,545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.44 : 8,019.77 = 3,294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.44/8,019.77 = 3,294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.44x = 8,019.77 × 3,294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.44x = 26,417,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417,386.60/5,811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.76

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