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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.62, 8,008.71 and 3,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.62, 8,008.71 and 3,443.52 is: 4,754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.62 : 8,008.71 = 3,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.62/8,008.71 = 3,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.62x = 8,008.71 × 3,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.62x = 27,578,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,578,153.06/5,800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.35

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