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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.53, 8,010.16 and 3,151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.53, 8,010.16 and 3,151.91 is: 4,349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.53 : 8,010.16 = 3,151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.53/8,010.16 = 3,151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.53x = 8,010.16 × 3,151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.53x = 25,247,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,247,315.55/5,804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.59

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