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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806, 8,011.74 and 3,448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806, 8,011.74 and 3,448.72 is: 4,758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806 : 8,011.74 = 3,448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806/8,011.74 = 3,448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806x = 8,011.74 × 3,448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806x = 27,630,247.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630,247.97/5,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.91

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