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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.29, 8,019.95 and 5,155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.29, 8,019.95 and 5,155.29 is: 7,124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.29 : 8,019.95 = 5,155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.29/8,019.95 = 5,155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.29x = 8,019.95 × 5,155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.29x = 41,345,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,345,142.26/5,803.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,124.43

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