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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.59, 8,012.97 and 3,153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.59, 8,012.97 and 3,153.98 is: 4,352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.59 : 8,012.97 = 3,153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.59/8,012.97 = 3,153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.59x = 8,012.97 × 3,153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.59x = 25,272,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,272,707.06/5,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.42

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