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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.84, 8,011.68 and 3,448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.84, 8,011.68 and 3,448.16 is: 4,758.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.84 : 8,011.68 = 3,448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.84/8,011.68 = 3,448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.84x = 8,011.68 × 3,448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.84x = 27,625,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,625,554.51/5,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.24

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