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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.60, 8,012.94 and 3,447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.60, 8,012.94 and 3,447.50 is: 4,759.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.60 : 8,012.94 = 3,447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.60/8,012.94 = 3,447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.60x = 8,012.94 × 3,447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.60x = 27,624,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624,610.65/5,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.09

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