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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.89, 8,003.31 and 3,445.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.89, 8,003.31 and 3,445.58 is: 4,751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.89 : 8,003.31 = 3,445.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.89/8,003.31 = 3,445.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.89x = 8,003.31 × 3,445.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.89x = 27,576,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,576,004.85/5,803.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.30

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