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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.28, 8,039.34 and 3,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.28, 8,039.34 and 3,307.80 is: 4,565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.28 : 8,039.34 = 3,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.28/8,039.34 = 3,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.28x = 8,039.34 × 3,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.28x = 26,592,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592,528.85/5,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.02

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