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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.01, 8,038.68 and 3,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.01, 8,038.68 and 3,307.20 is: 4,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.01 : 8,038.68 = 3,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.01/8,038.68 = 3,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.01x = 8,038.68 × 3,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.01x = 26,585,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,585,522.50/5,825.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.03

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