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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.93, 8,024.88 and 3,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.93, 8,024.88 and 3,297.14 is: 4,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.93 : 8,024.88 = 3,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.93/8,024.88 = 3,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.93x = 8,024.88 × 3,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.93x = 26,459,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,459,112.72/5,814.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.20

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