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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.48, 8,006.06 and 3,148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.48, 8,006.06 and 3,148.89 is: 4,345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.48 : 8,006.06 = 3,148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.48/8,006.06 = 3,148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.48x = 8,006.06 × 3,148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.48x = 25,210,202.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,210,202.27/5,801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.48

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