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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.72, 8,004.69 and 3,412.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.72, 8,004.69 and 3,412.23 is: 4,707.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.72 : 8,004.69 = 3,412.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.72/8,004.69 = 3,412.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.72x = 8,004.69 × 3,412.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.72x = 27,313,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,313,843.36/5,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.08

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