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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,811.43, 8,019.82 and 3,453.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,811.43, 8,019.82 and 3,453.11 is: 4,765.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,811.43 : 8,019.82 = 3,453.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,811.43/8,019.82 = 3,453.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,811.43x = 8,019.82 × 3,453.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,811.43x = 27,693,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693,320.64/5,811.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.32

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