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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,816.48, 8,026.96 and 3,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,816.48, 8,026.96 and 3,332 is: 4,598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,816.48 : 8,026.96 = 3,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,816.48/8,026.96 = 3,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,816.48x = 8,026.96 × 3,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,816.48x = 26,745,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,745,830.72/5,816.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.28

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