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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,824.10, 8,035.44 and 3,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,824.10, 8,035.44 and 3,306.08 is: 4,561.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,824.10 : 8,035.44 = 3,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,824.10/8,035.44 = 3,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,824.10x = 8,035.44 × 3,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,824.10x = 26,565,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565,807.48/5,824.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.36

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