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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.54, 8,007.51 and 3,149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.54, 8,007.51 and 3,149.95 is: 4,346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.54 : 8,007.51 = 3,149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.54/8,007.51 = 3,149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.54x = 8,007.51 × 3,149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.54x = 25,223,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,223,200.34/5,802.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.93

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