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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.01, 8,008.29 and 3,445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.01, 8,008.29 and 3,445.16 is: 4,754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.01 : 8,008.29 = 3,445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.01/8,008.29 = 3,445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.01x = 8,008.29 × 3,445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.01x = 27,589,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,589,840.38/5,803.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.40

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