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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.28, 8,016.10 and 3,449.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.28, 8,016.10 and 3,449.41 is: 4,761.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.28 : 8,016.10 = 3,449.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.28/8,016.10 = 3,449.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.28x = 8,016.10 × 3,449.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.28x = 27,650,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650,815.50/5,807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.41

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