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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.34, 8,038.81 and 3,307.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.34, 8,038.81 and 3,307.69 is: 4,564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.34 : 8,038.81 = 3,307.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.34/8,038.81 = 3,307.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.34x = 8,038.81 × 3,307.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.34x = 26,589,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,589,891.45/5,825.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.52

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