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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.58, 8,010.48 and 3,152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.58, 8,010.48 and 3,152.15 is: 4,350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.58 : 8,010.48 = 3,152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.58/8,010.48 = 3,152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.58x = 8,010.48 × 3,152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.58x = 25,250,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,250,194.48/5,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.05

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