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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.94, 8,035.49 and 3,305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.94, 8,035.49 and 3,305.28 is: 4,561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.94 : 8,035.49 = 3,305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.94/8,035.49 = 3,305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.94x = 8,035.49 × 3,305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.94x = 26,559,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,559,544.39/5,822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.19

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