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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.84, 8,007.80 and 3,150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.84, 8,007.80 and 3,150.23 is: 4,347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.84 : 8,007.80 = 3,150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.84/8,007.80 = 3,150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.84x = 8,007.80 × 3,150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.84x = 25,226,356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,226,356.00/5,802.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.24

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