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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.52, 8,008.86 and 3,150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.52, 8,008.86 and 3,150.93 is: 4,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.52 : 8,008.86 = 3,150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.52/8,008.86 = 3,150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.52x = 8,008.86 × 3,150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.52x = 25,235,377.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235,377.76/5,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.29

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