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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.65, 8,013.09 and 3,154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.65, 8,013.09 and 3,154.04 is: 4,352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.65 : 8,013.09 = 3,154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.65/8,013.09 = 3,154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.65x = 8,013.09 × 3,154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.65x = 25,273,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,273,606.38/5,806.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.53

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