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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.51, 8,007.99 and 3,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.51, 8,007.99 and 3,411.36 is: 4,708.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.51 : 8,007.99 = 3,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.51/8,007.99 = 3,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.51x = 8,007.99 × 3,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.51x = 27,318,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,318,123.97/5,801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.79

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