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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.75, 8,050.28 and 3,315.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.75, 8,050.28 and 3,315.53 is: 4,575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.75 : 8,050.28 = 3,315.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.75/8,050.28 = 3,315.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.75x = 8,050.28 × 3,315.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.75x = 26,690,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,690,933.01/5,833.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.26

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