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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,805.69, 8,011.82 and 3,153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,805.69, 8,011.82 and 3,153.04 is: 4,351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,805.69 : 8,011.82 = 3,153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,805.69/8,011.82 = 3,153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,805.69x = 8,011.82 × 3,153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,805.69x = 25,261,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,261,592.49/5,805.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.18

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