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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.42, 8,036.81 and 3,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.42, 8,036.81 and 3,306.30 is: 4,562.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.42 : 8,036.81 = 3,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.42/8,036.81 = 3,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.42x = 8,036.81 × 3,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.42x = 26,572,104.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,572,104.90/5,823.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.97

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