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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,813.49, 8,023.77 and 3,295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,813.49, 8,023.77 and 3,295.65 is: 4,548.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,813.49 : 8,023.77 = 3,295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,813.49/8,023.77 = 3,295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,813.49x = 8,023.77 × 3,295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,813.49x = 26,443,537.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443,537.60/5,813.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.65

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