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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.03, 8,005.92 and 3,444.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.03, 8,005.92 and 3,444.50 is: 4,751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.03 : 8,005.92 = 3,444.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.03/8,005.92 = 3,444.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.03x = 8,005.92 × 3,444.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.03x = 27,576,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,576,391.44/5,804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.25

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