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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.04, 8,035.57 and 3,305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.04, 8,035.57 and 3,305.70 is: 4,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.04 : 8,035.57 = 3,305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.04/8,035.57 = 3,305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.04x = 8,035.57 × 3,305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.04x = 26,563,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563,183.75/5,823.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.74

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