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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.42, 8,013.02 and 3,416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.42, 8,013.02 and 3,416.56 is: 4,714.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.42 : 8,013.02 = 3,416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.42/8,013.02 = 3,416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.42x = 8,013.02 × 3,416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.42x = 27,376,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,376,926.50/5,806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.94

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