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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.66, 8,007.68 and 3,150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.66, 8,007.68 and 3,150.06 is: 4,347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.66 : 8,007.68 = 3,150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.66/8,007.68 = 3,150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.66x = 8,007.68 × 3,150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.66x = 25,224,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224,656.71/5,802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.09

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