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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.64, 8,023.94 and 3,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.64, 8,023.94 and 3,296.60 is: 4,549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.64 : 8,023.94 = 3,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.64/8,023.94 = 3,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.64x = 8,023.94 × 3,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.64x = 26,451,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451,720.60/5,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.16

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