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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.99, 8,049.06 and 3,314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.99, 8,049.06 and 3,314.28 is: 4,573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.99 : 8,049.06 = 3,314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.99/8,049.06 = 3,314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.99x = 8,049.06 × 3,314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.99x = 26,676,838.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,676,838.58/5,832.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.44

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