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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.64, 8,007.14 and 3,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.64, 8,007.14 and 3,444.36 is: 4,753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.64 : 8,007.14 = 3,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.64/8,007.14 = 3,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.64x = 8,007.14 × 3,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.64x = 27,579,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,579,472.73/5,801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.74

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