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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.14, 8,010.90 and 3,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.14, 8,010.90 and 3,152.52 is: 4,350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.14 : 8,010.90 = 3,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.14/8,010.90 = 3,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.14x = 8,010.90 × 3,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.14x = 25,254,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254,522.47/5,805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.38

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