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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.05, 8,006.51 and 3,444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.05, 8,006.51 and 3,444.41 is: 4,753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.05 : 8,006.51 = 3,444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.05/8,006.51 = 3,444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.05x = 8,006.51 × 3,444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.05x = 27,577,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,577,685.89/5,802.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.09

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