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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.96, 8,009.48 and 3,151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.96, 8,009.48 and 3,151.34 is: 4,348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.96 : 8,009.48 = 3,151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.96/8,009.48 = 3,151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.96x = 8,009.48 × 3,151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.96x = 25,240,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,240,594.70/5,803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.86

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