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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.69, 8,004.94 and 3,148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.69, 8,004.94 and 3,148.12 is: 4,344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.69 : 8,004.94 = 3,148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.69/8,004.94 = 3,148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.69x = 8,004.94 × 3,148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.69x = 25,200,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,200,511.71/5,800.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.40

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