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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.53, 8,001.09 and 3,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.53, 8,001.09 and 3,441 is: 4,746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.53 : 8,001.09 = 3,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.53/8,001.09 = 3,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.53x = 8,001.09 × 3,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.53x = 27,531,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531,750.69/5,800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.42

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