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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.09, 8,061.17 and 3,290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.09, 8,061.17 and 3,290.27 is: 4,539.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.09 : 8,061.17 = 3,290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.09/8,061.17 = 3,290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.09x = 8,061.17 × 3,290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.09x = 26,523,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,523,432.91/5,843.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.28

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