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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.87, 8,034.34 and 3,304.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.87, 8,034.34 and 3,304.09 is: 4,559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.87 : 8,034.34 = 3,304.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.87/8,034.34 = 3,304.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.87x = 8,034.34 × 3,304.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.87x = 26,546,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546,182.45/5,821.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.73

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