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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.88, 8,007.78 and 3,443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.88, 8,007.78 and 3,443.64 is: 4,752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.88 : 8,007.78 = 3,443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.88/8,007.78 = 3,443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.88x = 8,007.78 × 3,443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.88x = 27,575,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,575,911.52/5,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.11

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