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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845.44, 8,066.80 and 3,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845.44, 8,066.80 and 3,487.04 is: 4,812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845.44 : 8,066.80 = 3,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845.44/8,066.80 = 3,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845.44x = 8,066.80 × 3,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845.44x = 28,129,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,129,254.27/5,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.17

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