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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.59, 8,010.34 and 3,152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.59, 8,010.34 and 3,152.01 is: 4,349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.59 : 8,010.34 = 3,152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.59/8,010.34 = 3,152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.59x = 8,010.34 × 3,152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.59x = 25,248,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,248,711.67/5,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.79

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