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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,830.83, 8,046.81 and 3,313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,830.83, 8,046.81 and 3,313.08 is: 4,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,830.83 : 8,046.81 = 3,313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,830.83/8,046.81 = 3,313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,830.83x = 8,046.81 × 3,313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,830.83x = 26,659,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659,725.27/5,830.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.20

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