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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.32, 8,038.25 and 3,307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.32, 8,038.25 and 3,307.41 is: 4,563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.32 : 8,038.25 = 3,307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.32/8,038.25 = 3,307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.32x = 8,038.25 × 3,307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.32x = 26,585,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,585,791.78/5,825.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.83

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