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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.59, 8,007.74 and 3,150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.59, 8,007.74 and 3,150.17 is: 4,347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.59 : 8,007.74 = 3,150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.59/8,007.74 = 3,150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.59x = 8,007.74 × 3,150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.59x = 25,225,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,726.56/5,802.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.33

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