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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.49, 8,010.38 and 3,152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.49, 8,010.38 and 3,152.07 is: 4,349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.49 : 8,010.38 = 3,152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.49/8,010.38 = 3,152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.49x = 8,010.38 × 3,152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.49x = 25,249,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,249,278.49/5,804.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.96

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