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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.23, 8,007.15 and 3,149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.23, 8,007.15 and 3,149.69 is: 4,346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.23 : 8,007.15 = 3,149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.23/8,007.15 = 3,149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.23x = 8,007.15 × 3,149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.23x = 25,220,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,220,012.06/5,802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.60

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