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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.41, 8,010.80 and 3,445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.41, 8,010.80 and 3,445.55 is: 4,756.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.41 : 8,010.80 = 3,445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.41/8,010.80 = 3,445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.41x = 8,010.80 × 3,445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.41x = 27,601,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601,642.68/5,803.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.10

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