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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,799.63, 8,002.89 and 3,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,799.63, 8,002.89 and 3,441.32 is: 4,748.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,799.63 : 8,002.89 = 3,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,799.63/8,002.89 = 3,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,799.63x = 8,002.89 × 3,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,799.63x = 27,540,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,540,465.40/5,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,748.66

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