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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.44, 8,007.48 and 3,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.44, 8,007.48 and 3,445.24 is: 4,752.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.44 : 8,007.48 = 3,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.44/8,007.48 = 3,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.44x = 8,007.48 × 3,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.44x = 27,587,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587,690.40/5,804.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.86

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