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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.03, 8,029.89 and 4,503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.03, 8,029.89 and 4,503.59 is: 6,220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.03 : 8,029.89 = 4,503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.03/8,029.89 = 4,503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.03x = 8,029.89 × 4,503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.03x = 36,163,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,163,292.16/5,814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.00

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