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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.69, 8,011.20 and 5,470.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.69, 8,011.20 and 5,470.59 is: 7,552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.69 : 8,011.20 = 5,470.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.69/8,011.20 = 5,470.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.69x = 8,011.20 × 5,470.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.69x = 43,825,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,825,950.31/5,802.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,552.70

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