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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.34, 8,008.61 and 3,150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.34, 8,008.61 and 3,150.74 is: 4,348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.34 : 8,008.61 = 3,150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.34/8,008.61 = 3,150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.34x = 8,008.61 × 3,150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.34x = 25,233,052.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,233,052.14/5,803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.03

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