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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,843.27, 8,063.15 and 3,325.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,843.27, 8,063.15 and 3,325.19 is: 4,588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,843.27 : 8,063.15 = 3,325.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,843.27/8,063.15 = 3,325.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,843.27x = 8,063.15 × 3,325.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,843.27x = 26,811,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,811,448.81/5,843.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.43

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