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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.68, 8,013.36 and 3,154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.68, 8,013.36 and 3,154.26 is: 4,352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.68 : 8,013.36 = 3,154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.68/8,013.36 = 3,154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.68x = 8,013.36 × 3,154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.68x = 25,276,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,276,220.91/5,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.96

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