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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.06, 8,011.01 and 3,152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.06, 8,011.01 and 3,152.49 is: 4,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.06 : 8,011.01 = 3,152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.06/8,011.01 = 3,152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.06x = 8,011.01 × 3,152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.06x = 25,254,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254,613.15/5,805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.45

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