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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.31, 8,008.88 and 3,413.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.31, 8,008.88 and 3,413.41 is: 4,710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.31 : 8,008.88 = 3,413.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.31/8,008.88 = 3,413.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.31x = 8,008.88 × 3,413.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.31x = 27,337,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,337,553.99/5,803.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.68

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