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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.02, 8,033.12 and 3,303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.02, 8,033.12 and 3,303.09 is: 4,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.02 : 8,033.12 = 3,303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.02/8,033.12 = 3,303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.02x = 8,033.12 × 3,303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.02x = 26,534,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534,078.18/5,821.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.32

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