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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.46, 8,012.04 and 3,448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.46, 8,012.04 and 3,448.56 is: 4,758.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.46 : 8,012.04 = 3,448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.46/8,012.04 = 3,448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.46x = 8,012.04 × 3,448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.46x = 27,630,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630,000.66/5,806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.49

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