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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.73, 8,007.83 and 3,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.73, 8,007.83 and 3,150.16 is: 4,347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.73 : 8,007.83 = 3,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.73/8,007.83 = 3,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.73x = 8,007.83 × 3,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.73x = 25,225,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,945.75/5,802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.25

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