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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,821.95, 8,034.62 and 3,303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,821.95, 8,034.62 and 3,303.12 is: 4,558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,821.95 : 8,034.62 = 3,303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,821.95/8,034.62 = 3,303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,821.95x = 8,034.62 × 3,303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,821.95x = 26,539,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,539,297.50/5,821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.49

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