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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.09, 8,019.99 and 3,453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.09, 8,019.99 and 3,453.24 is: 4,765.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.09 : 8,019.99 = 3,453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.09/8,019.99 = 3,453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.09x = 8,019.99 × 3,453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.09x = 27,694,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,694,950.27/5,811.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.88

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