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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.83, 8,022.44 and 3,295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.83, 8,022.44 and 3,295.35 is: 4,548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.83 : 8,022.44 = 3,295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.83/8,022.44 = 3,295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.83x = 8,022.44 × 3,295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.83x = 26,436,755.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,436,755.89/5,812.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.00

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