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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.07, 8,005.42 and 3,443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.07, 8,005.42 and 3,443.54 is: 4,750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.07 : 8,005.42 = 3,443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.07/8,005.42 = 3,443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.07x = 8,005.42 × 3,443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.07x = 27,566,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,566,995.39/5,803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.41

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