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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.41, 8,039.21 and 3,307.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.41, 8,039.21 and 3,307.42 is: 4,564.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.41 : 8,039.21 = 3,307.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.41/8,039.21 = 3,307.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.41x = 8,039.21 × 3,307.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.41x = 26,589,043.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,589,043.94/5,825.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,564.32

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