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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.47, 8,012.96 and 3,153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.47, 8,012.96 and 3,153.93 is: 4,352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.47 : 8,012.96 = 3,153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.47/8,012.96 = 3,153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.47x = 8,012.96 × 3,153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.47x = 25,272,314.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,272,314.93/5,806.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.44

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