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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.13, 8,007.95 and 3,444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.13, 8,007.95 and 3,444.22 is: 4,753.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.13 : 8,007.95 = 3,444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.13/8,007.95 = 3,444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.13x = 8,007.95 × 3,444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.13x = 27,581,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,581,084.29/5,802.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.62

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