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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.31, 8,021.37 and 3,294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.31, 8,021.37 and 3,294.41 is: 4,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.31 : 8,021.37 = 3,294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.31/8,021.37 = 3,294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.31x = 8,021.37 × 3,294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.31x = 26,425,681.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425,681.54/5,812.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.50

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