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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.76, 8,021.44 and 3,295.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.76, 8,021.44 and 3,295.10 is: 4,547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.76 : 8,021.44 = 3,295.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.76/8,021.44 = 3,295.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.76x = 8,021.44 × 3,295.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.76x = 26,431,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,431,422.50/5,812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.14

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