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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.52, 8,034.49 and 3,304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.52, 8,034.49 and 3,304.65 is: 4,560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.52 : 8,034.49 = 3,304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.52/8,034.49 = 3,304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.52x = 8,034.49 × 3,304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.52x = 26,551,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,551,166.44/5,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.86

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