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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.03, 8,005.38 and 3,148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.03, 8,005.38 and 3,148.38 is: 4,344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.03 : 8,005.38 = 3,148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.03/8,005.38 = 3,148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.03x = 8,005.38 × 3,148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.03x = 25,203,978.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,203,978.28/5,801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.74

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