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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.52, 8,042.27 and 3,310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.52, 8,042.27 and 3,310.72 is: 4,568.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.52 : 8,042.27 = 3,310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.52/8,042.27 = 3,310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.52x = 8,042.27 × 3,310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.52x = 26,625,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,625,704.13/5,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.18

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