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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.22, 8,012.61 and 3,153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.22, 8,012.61 and 3,153.65 is: 4,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.22 : 8,012.61 = 3,153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.22/8,012.61 = 3,153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.22x = 8,012.61 × 3,153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.22x = 25,268,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,268,927.46/5,806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.05

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