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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.51, 8,010.09 and 3,151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.51, 8,010.09 and 3,151.89 is: 4,349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.51 : 8,010.09 = 3,151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.51/8,010.09 = 3,151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.51x = 8,010.09 × 3,151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.51x = 25,246,922.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246,922.57/5,804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.54

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