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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.96, 8,012.41 and 3,448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.96, 8,012.41 and 3,448.73 is: 4,757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.96 : 8,012.41 = 3,448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.96/8,012.41 = 3,448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.96x = 8,012.41 × 3,448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.96x = 27,632,650.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,632,650.15/5,807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.72

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