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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.07, 8,008.18 and 3,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.07, 8,008.18 and 3,445.54 is: 4,753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.07 : 8,008.18 = 3,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.07/8,008.18 = 3,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.07x = 8,008.18 × 3,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.07x = 27,592,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,592,504.52/5,805.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.17

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