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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,829.78, 8,045.26 and 3,311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,829.78, 8,045.26 and 3,311.73 is: 4,570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,829.78 : 8,045.26 = 3,311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,829.78/8,045.26 = 3,311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,829.78x = 8,045.26 × 3,311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,829.78x = 26,643,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,643,728.90/5,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.28

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