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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,800.99, 8,005.09 and 3,148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,800.99, 8,005.09 and 3,148.33 is: 4,344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,800.99 : 8,005.09 = 3,148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,800.99/8,005.09 = 3,148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,800.99x = 8,005.09 × 3,148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,800.99x = 25,202,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202,665.00/5,800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.55

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