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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,819.02, 8,030.10 and 3,266.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,819.02, 8,030.10 and 3,266.71 is: 4,507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,819.02 : 8,030.10 = 3,266.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,819.02/8,030.10 = 3,266.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,819.02x = 8,030.10 × 3,266.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,819.02x = 26,232,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232,000.15/5,819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.98

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