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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.32, 8,008.56 and 3,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.32, 8,008.56 and 3,150.72 is: 4,347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.32 : 8,008.56 = 3,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.32/8,008.56 = 3,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.32x = 8,008.56 × 3,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.32x = 25,232,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,232,730.16/5,803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.98

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