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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.28, 8,012.72 and 3,153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.28, 8,012.72 and 3,153.74 is: 4,352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.28 : 8,012.72 = 3,153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.28/8,012.72 = 3,153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.28x = 8,012.72 × 3,153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.28x = 25,270,003.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,270,003.39/5,806.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.18

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