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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.13, 8,039.28 and 3,307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.13, 8,039.28 and 3,307.92 is: 4,565.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.13 : 8,039.28 = 3,307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.13/8,039.28 = 3,307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.13x = 8,039.28 × 3,307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.13x = 26,593,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593,295.10/5,825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.27

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