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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.28, 8,007.05 and 3,149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.28, 8,007.05 and 3,149.66 is: 4,346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.28 : 8,007.05 = 3,149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.28/8,007.05 = 3,149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.28x = 8,007.05 × 3,149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.28x = 25,219,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,219,512.99/5,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.49

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