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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,812.93, 8,022.11 and 3,295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,812.93, 8,022.11 and 3,295.14 is: 4,547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,812.93 : 8,022.11 = 3,295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,812.93/8,022.11 = 3,295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,812.93x = 8,022.11 × 3,295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,812.93x = 26,433,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,433,975.55/5,812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.44

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