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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.70, 8,007.62 and 3,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.70, 8,007.62 and 3,150.08 is: 4,347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.70 : 8,007.62 = 3,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.70/8,007.62 = 3,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.70x = 8,007.62 × 3,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.70x = 25,224,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224,643.61/5,802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.05

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