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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.74, 8,032.64 and 3,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.74, 8,032.64 and 3,303.28 is: 4,557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.74 : 8,032.64 = 3,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.74/8,032.64 = 3,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.74x = 8,032.64 × 3,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.74x = 26,534,052.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534,052.58/5,821.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.75

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