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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.52, 8,007.49 and 3,149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.52, 8,007.49 and 3,149.93 is: 4,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.52 : 8,007.49 = 3,149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.52/8,007.49 = 3,149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.52x = 8,007.49 × 3,149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.52x = 25,223,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,223,032.98/5,802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.91

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