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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,822.95, 8,035.27 and 3,305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,822.95, 8,035.27 and 3,305.11 is: 4,560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,822.95 : 8,035.27 = 3,305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,822.95/8,035.27 = 3,305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,822.95x = 8,035.27 × 3,305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,822.95x = 26,557,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,557,453.01/5,822.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.82

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