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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.48, 8,007.48 and 3,149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.48, 8,007.48 and 3,149.91 is: 4,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.48 : 8,007.48 = 3,149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.48/8,007.48 = 3,149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.48x = 8,007.48 × 3,149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.48x = 25,222,841.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,222,841.33/5,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.91

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