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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.21, 8,021.02 and 3,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.21, 8,021.02 and 3,294.24 is: 4,546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.21 : 8,021.02 = 3,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.21/8,021.02 = 3,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.21x = 8,021.02 × 3,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.21x = 26,423,126.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,126.61/5,812.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.14

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