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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.74, 8,035.49 and 3,305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.74, 8,035.49 and 3,305.64 is: 4,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.74 : 8,035.49 = 3,305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.74/8,035.49 = 3,305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.74x = 8,035.49 × 3,305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.74x = 26,562,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,562,420.64/5,823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.06

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