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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.48, 8,005.96 and 3,148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.48, 8,005.96 and 3,148.98 is: 4,345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.48 : 8,005.96 = 3,148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.48/8,005.96 = 3,148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.48x = 8,005.96 × 3,148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.48x = 25,210,607.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,210,607.92/5,801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.55

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