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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.84, 8,021.68 and 3,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.84, 8,021.68 and 3,295.44 is: 4,547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.84 : 8,021.68 = 3,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.84/8,021.68 = 3,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.84x = 8,021.68 × 3,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.84x = 26,434,965.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,434,965.14/5,812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.68

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