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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.33, 8,036.96 and 3,305.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.33, 8,036.96 and 3,305.85 is: 4,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.33 : 8,036.96 = 3,305.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.33/8,036.96 = 3,305.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.33x = 8,036.96 × 3,305.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.33x = 26,568,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,568,967.69/5,823.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.50

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