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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.16, 8,008.43 and 3,150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.16, 8,008.43 and 3,150.65 is: 4,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.16 : 8,008.43 = 3,150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.16/8,008.43 = 3,150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.16x = 8,008.43 × 3,150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.16x = 25,231,704.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,231,704.18/5,803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.93

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