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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.09, 8,008.43 and 3,150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.09, 8,008.43 and 3,150.67 is: 4,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.09 : 8,008.43 = 3,150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.09/8,008.43 = 3,150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.09x = 8,008.43 × 3,150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.09x = 25,231,920.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,231,920.15/5,803.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.01

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