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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.31, 8,021.66 and 3,453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.31, 8,021.66 and 3,453.42 is: 4,766.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.31 : 8,021.66 = 3,453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.31/8,021.66 = 3,453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.31x = 8,021.66 × 3,453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.31x = 27,702,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,702,187.99/5,811.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.94

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