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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.49, 8,008.74 and 3,150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.49, 8,008.74 and 3,150.89 is: 4,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.49 : 8,008.74 = 3,150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.49/8,008.74 = 3,150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.49x = 8,008.74 × 3,150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.49x = 25,234,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,234,618.73/5,803.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.18

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