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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.28, 8,007.85 and 3,443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.28, 8,007.85 and 3,443.42 is: 4,753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.28 : 8,007.85 = 3,443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.28/8,007.85 = 3,443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.28x = 8,007.85 × 3,443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.28x = 27,574,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574,393.65/5,801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.15

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