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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.48, 8,010.27 and 3,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.48, 8,010.27 and 3,151.94 is: 4,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.48 : 8,010.27 = 3,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.48/8,010.27 = 3,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.48x = 8,010.27 × 3,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.48x = 25,247,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,247,850.37/5,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.72

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