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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.59, 8,004.87 and 3,147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.59, 8,004.87 and 3,147.99 is: 4,344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.59 : 8,004.87 = 3,147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.59/8,004.87 = 3,147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.59x = 8,004.87 × 3,147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.59x = 25,199,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199,250.71/5,800.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.26

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