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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.87, 8,035.72 and 3,305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.87, 8,035.72 and 3,305.09 is: 4,561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.87 : 8,035.72 = 3,305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.87/8,035.72 = 3,305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.87x = 8,035.72 × 3,305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.87x = 26,558,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,777.81/5,822.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.11

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