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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,842.77, 8,063.03 and 3,325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,842.77, 8,063.03 and 3,325.38 is: 4,589.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,842.77 : 8,063.03 = 3,325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,842.77/8,063.03 = 3,325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,842.77x = 8,063.03 × 3,325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,842.77x = 26,812,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,812,638.70/5,842.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.03

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