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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.57, 8,006.16 and 3,444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.57, 8,006.16 and 3,444.07 is: 4,753.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.57 : 8,006.16 = 3,444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.57/8,006.16 = 3,444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.57x = 8,006.16 × 3,444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.57x = 27,573,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,573,775.47/5,800.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.63

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