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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.02, 8,010.96 and 3,152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.02, 8,010.96 and 3,152.42 is: 4,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.02 : 8,010.96 = 3,152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.02/8,010.96 = 3,152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.02x = 8,010.96 × 3,152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.02x = 25,253,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,253,933.75/5,805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.36

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