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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.60, 8,036.79 and 3,305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.60, 8,036.79 and 3,305.82 is: 4,562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.60 : 8,036.79 = 3,305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.60/8,036.79 = 3,305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.60x = 8,036.79 × 3,305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.60x = 26,568,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,568,181.12/5,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.16

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