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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.30, 8,012.44 and 3,153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.30, 8,012.44 and 3,153.65 is: 4,351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.30 : 8,012.44 = 3,153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.30/8,012.44 = 3,153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.30x = 8,012.44 × 3,153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.30x = 25,268,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,268,449.23/5,806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.90

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