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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.64, 8,036.70 and 3,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.64, 8,036.70 and 3,305.56 is: 4,561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.64 : 8,036.70 = 3,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.64/8,036.70 = 3,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.64x = 8,036.70 × 3,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.64x = 26,565,794.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565,794.05/5,823.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.72

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