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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.97, 8,010.73 and 3,152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.97, 8,010.73 and 3,152.35 is: 4,350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.97 : 8,010.73 = 3,152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.97/8,010.73 = 3,152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.97x = 8,010.73 × 3,152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.97x = 25,252,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,624.72/5,804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.17

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