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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.07, 8,006.80 and 3,444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.07, 8,006.80 and 3,444.54 is: 4,751.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.07 : 8,006.80 = 3,444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.07/8,006.80 = 3,444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.07x = 8,006.80 × 3,444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.07x = 27,579,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,579,742.87/5,804.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.79

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