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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.51, 8,008.85 and 3,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.51, 8,008.85 and 3,150.92 is: 4,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.51 : 8,008.85 = 3,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.51/8,008.85 = 3,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.51x = 8,008.85 × 3,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.51x = 25,235,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235,245.64/5,803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.27

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