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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.93, 8,008.03 and 3,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.93, 8,008.03 and 3,150.32 is: 4,347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.93 : 8,008.03 = 3,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.93/8,008.03 = 3,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.93x = 8,008.03 × 3,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.93x = 25,227,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,227,801.28/5,802.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.42

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