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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.19, 8,005.43 and 3,148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.19, 8,005.43 and 3,148.54 is: 4,344.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.19 : 8,005.43 = 3,148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.19/8,005.43 = 3,148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.19x = 8,005.43 × 3,148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.19x = 25,205,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,205,404.43/5,801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.87

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