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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.13, 8,036.35 and 3,305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.13, 8,036.35 and 3,305.91 is: 4,563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.13 : 8,036.35 = 3,305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.13/8,036.35 = 3,305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.13x = 8,036.35 × 3,305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.13x = 26,567,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,567,471.70/5,822.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.19

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