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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.79, 8,007.64 and 3,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.79, 8,007.64 and 3,150.14 is: 4,347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.79 : 8,007.64 = 3,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.79/8,007.64 = 3,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.79x = 8,007.64 × 3,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.79x = 25,225,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225,187.07/5,802.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.08

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