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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.48, 8,007.39 and 3,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.48, 8,007.39 and 3,150 is: 4,346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.48 : 8,007.39 = 3,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.48/8,007.39 = 3,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.48x = 8,007.39 × 3,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.48x = 25,223,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,223,278.50/5,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.98

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