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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.55, 8,013.04 and 3,154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.55, 8,013.04 and 3,154.02 is: 4,352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.55 : 8,013.04 = 3,154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.55/8,013.04 = 3,154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.55x = 8,013.04 × 3,154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.55x = 25,273,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,273,250.49/5,806.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.54

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