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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.09, 8,032.36 and 3,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.09, 8,032.36 and 3,303.44 is: 4,558.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.09 : 8,032.36 = 3,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.09/8,032.36 = 3,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.09x = 8,032.36 × 3,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.09x = 26,534,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534,387.38/5,821.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.32

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