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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.15, 8,012.65 and 3,416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.15, 8,012.65 and 3,416.30 is: 4,714.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.15 : 8,012.65 = 3,416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.15/8,012.65 = 3,416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.15x = 8,012.65 × 3,416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.15x = 27,373,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373,616.20/5,806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.59

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