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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.44, 8,052.36 and 3,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.44, 8,052.36 and 3,445.04 is: 4,753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.44 : 8,052.36 = 3,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.44/8,052.36 = 3,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.44x = 8,052.36 × 3,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.44x = 27,740,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740,702.29/5,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.83

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