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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,814.98, 8,024.50 and 3,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,814.98, 8,024.50 and 3,297.32 is: 4,550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,814.98 : 8,024.50 = 3,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,814.98/8,024.50 = 3,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,814.98x = 8,024.50 × 3,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,814.98x = 26,459,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,459,344.34/5,814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.20

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