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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.02, 8,005.41 and 3,148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.02, 8,005.41 and 3,148.43 is: 4,344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.02 : 8,005.41 = 3,148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.02/8,005.41 = 3,148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.02x = 8,005.41 × 3,148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.02x = 25,204,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,204,444.70/5,801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.83

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