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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.93, 8,010.79 and 3,152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.93, 8,010.79 and 3,152.31 is: 4,350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.93 : 8,010.79 = 3,152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.93/8,010.79 = 3,152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.93x = 8,010.79 × 3,152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.93x = 25,252,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,493.42/5,804.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.18

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