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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,808.35, 8,016.21 and 3,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,808.35, 8,016.21 and 3,450.50 is: 4,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,808.35 : 8,016.21 = 3,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,808.35/8,016.21 = 3,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,808.35x = 8,016.21 × 3,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,808.35x = 27,659,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659,932.61/5,808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.10

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