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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.39, 8,013.81 and 3,448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.39, 8,013.81 and 3,448.66 is: 4,759.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.39 : 8,013.81 = 3,448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.39/8,013.81 = 3,448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.39x = 8,013.81 × 3,448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.39x = 27,636,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,636,905.99/5,806.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.74

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