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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.79, 8,010.55 and 3,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.79, 8,010.55 and 3,152.19 is: 4,349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.79 : 8,010.55 = 3,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.79/8,010.55 = 3,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.79x = 8,010.55 × 3,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.79x = 25,250,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,250,775.60/5,804.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.99

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