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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.94, 8,042.73 and 3,310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.94, 8,042.73 and 3,310.10 is: 4,568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.94 : 8,042.73 = 3,310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.94/8,042.73 = 3,310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.94x = 8,042.73 × 3,310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.94x = 26,622,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,622,240.57/5,827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.04

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