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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.66, 8,053.34 and 3,283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.66, 8,053.34 and 3,283.35 is: 4,531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.66 : 8,053.34 = 3,283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.66/8,053.34 = 3,283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.66x = 8,053.34 × 3,283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.66x = 26,441,917.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441,917.47/5,835.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.09

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