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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.48, 8,041.97 and 3,309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.48, 8,041.97 and 3,309.64 is: 4,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.48 : 8,041.97 = 3,309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.48/8,041.97 = 3,309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.48x = 8,041.97 × 3,309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.48x = 26,616,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,616,025.59/5,827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.33

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