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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.70, 8,013.24 and 3,154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.70, 8,013.24 and 3,154.11 is: 4,352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.70 : 8,013.24 = 3,154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.70/8,013.24 = 3,154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.70x = 8,013.24 × 3,154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.70x = 25,274,610.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,274,610.37/5,806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.66

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