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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.63, 8,007.63 and 3,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.63, 8,007.63 and 3,150.04 is: 4,347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.63 : 8,007.63 = 3,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.63/8,007.63 = 3,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.63x = 8,007.63 × 3,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.63x = 25,224,314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224,314.77/5,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.05

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