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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.03, 8,052.55 and 3,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.03, 8,052.55 and 3,317.25 is: 4,577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.03 : 8,052.55 = 3,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.03/8,052.55 = 3,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.03x = 8,052.55 × 3,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.03x = 26,712,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,712,304.90/5,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.92

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