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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.72, 8,009.08 and 3,150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.72, 8,009.08 and 3,150.97 is: 4,348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.72 : 8,009.08 = 3,150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.72/8,009.08 = 3,150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.72x = 8,009.08 × 3,150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.72x = 25,236,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,236,342.91/5,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.31

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