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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.71, 8,008.77 and 3,414.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.71, 8,008.77 and 3,414.11 is: 4,711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.71 : 8,008.77 = 3,414.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.71/8,008.77 = 3,414.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.71x = 8,008.77 × 3,414.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.71x = 27,342,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,342,821.74/5,803.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.27

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