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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.52, 8,009.52 and 5,417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.52, 8,009.52 and 5,417.72 is: 7,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.52 : 8,009.52 = 5,417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.52/8,009.52 = 5,417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.52x = 8,009.52 × 5,417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.52x = 43,393,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,393,336.69/5,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.21

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