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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.16, 8,006.76 and 3,149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.16, 8,006.76 and 3,149.51 is: 4,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.16 : 8,006.76 = 3,149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.16/8,006.76 = 3,149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.16x = 8,006.76 × 3,149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.16x = 25,217,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,217,370.69/5,802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.20

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