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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.26, 8,008.55 and 3,150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.26, 8,008.55 and 3,150.68 is: 4,347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.26 : 8,008.55 = 3,150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.26/8,008.55 = 3,150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.26x = 8,008.55 × 3,150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.26x = 25,232,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,232,322.52/5,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.96

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