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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.58, 8,006.52 and 3,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.58, 8,006.52 and 3,445.30 is: 4,753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.58 : 8,006.52 = 3,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.58/8,006.52 = 3,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.58x = 8,006.52 × 3,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.58x = 27,584,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,584,863.36/5,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.90

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