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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.84, 8,034.22 and 3,303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.84, 8,034.22 and 3,303.90 is: 4,559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.84 : 8,034.22 = 3,303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.84/8,034.22 = 3,303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.84x = 8,034.22 × 3,303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.84x = 26,544,259.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,544,259.46/5,821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.43

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