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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.88, 8,034.80 and 3,304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.88, 8,034.80 and 3,304.67 is: 4,560.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.88 : 8,034.80 = 3,304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.88/8,034.80 = 3,304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.88x = 8,034.80 × 3,304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.88x = 26,552,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,552,305.82/5,821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.78

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