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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.61, 8,011.81 and 3,153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.61, 8,011.81 and 3,153.06 is: 4,351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.61 : 8,011.81 = 3,153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.61/8,011.81 = 3,153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.61x = 8,011.81 × 3,153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.61x = 25,261,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261,721.58/5,805.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.26

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