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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.13, 8,008.46 and 3,150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.13, 8,008.46 and 3,150.54 is: 4,347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.13 : 8,008.46 = 3,150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.13/8,008.46 = 3,150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.13x = 8,008.46 × 3,150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.13x = 25,230,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,230,973.57/5,803.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.82

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