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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,819.50, 8,030.91 and 3,335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,819.50, 8,030.91 and 3,335.50 is: 4,602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,819.50 : 8,030.91 = 3,335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,819.50/8,030.91 = 3,335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,819.50x = 8,030.91 × 3,335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,819.50x = 26,787,100.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,787,100.31/5,819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.99

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