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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.52, 8,005.36 and 3,443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.52, 8,005.36 and 3,443.68 is: 4,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.52 : 8,005.36 = 3,443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.52/8,005.36 = 3,443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.52x = 8,005.36 × 3,443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.52x = 27,567,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,567,898.12/5,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.48

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