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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.39, 8,008.29 and 3,444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.39, 8,008.29 and 3,444.66 is: 4,754.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.39 : 8,008.29 = 3,444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.39/8,008.29 = 3,444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.39x = 8,008.29 × 3,444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.39x = 27,585,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,585,836.23/5,802.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.22

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