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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.72, 8,010.68 and 3,152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.72, 8,010.68 and 3,152.30 is: 4,350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.72 : 8,010.68 = 3,152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.72/8,010.68 = 3,152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.72x = 8,010.68 × 3,152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.72x = 25,252,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,070.83/5,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.27

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