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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.41, 8,007.18 and 3,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.41, 8,007.18 and 3,444.50 is: 4,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.41 : 8,007.18 = 3,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.41/8,007.18 = 3,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.41x = 8,007.18 × 3,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.41x = 27,580,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,580,731.51/5,802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.32

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