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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.67, 8,013.28 and 3,154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.67, 8,013.28 and 3,154.12 is: 4,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.67 : 8,013.28 = 3,154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.67/8,013.28 = 3,154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.67x = 8,013.28 × 3,154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.67x = 25,274,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,274,858.86/5,806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.73

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