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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.47, 8,021.30 and 3,294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.47, 8,021.30 and 3,294.59 is: 4,546.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.47 : 8,021.30 = 3,294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.47/8,021.30 = 3,294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.47x = 8,021.30 × 3,294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.47x = 26,426,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,838.19/5,812.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.58

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