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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.48, 8,020.64 and 3,294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.48, 8,020.64 and 3,294.59 is: 4,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.48 : 8,020.64 = 3,294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.48/8,020.64 = 3,294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.48x = 8,020.64 × 3,294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.48x = 26,424,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,424,688.47/5,811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.98

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