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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,825.63, 8,039.97 and 3,308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,825.63, 8,039.97 and 3,308.42 is: 4,565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,825.63 : 8,039.97 = 3,308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,825.63/8,039.97 = 3,308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,825.63x = 8,039.97 × 3,308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,825.63x = 26,599,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,599,557.35/5,825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.96

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