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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.03, 8,006.82 and 3,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.03, 8,006.82 and 3,149.44 is: 4,346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.03 : 8,006.82 = 3,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.03/8,006.82 = 3,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.03x = 8,006.82 × 3,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.03x = 25,217,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217,003.45/5,802.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.24

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