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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.92, 8,010.86 and 3,152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.92, 8,010.86 and 3,152.37 is: 4,350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.92 : 8,010.86 = 3,152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.92/8,010.86 = 3,152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.92x = 8,010.86 × 3,152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.92x = 25,253,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,253,194.74/5,804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.31

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