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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.12, 8,007.94 and 3,445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.12, 8,007.94 and 3,445 is: 4,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.12 : 8,007.94 = 3,445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.12/8,007.94 = 3,445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.12x = 8,007.94 × 3,445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.12x = 27,587,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587,353.30/5,802.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.70

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