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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.18, 8,022.65 and 3,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.18, 8,022.65 and 3,294.88 is: 4,546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.18 : 8,022.65 = 3,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.18/8,022.65 = 3,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.18x = 8,022.65 × 3,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.18x = 26,433,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,433,632.50/5,814.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.41

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