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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,806.74, 8,013.02 and 3,154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,806.74, 8,013.02 and 3,154.08 is: 4,352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,806.74 : 8,013.02 = 3,154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,806.74/8,013.02 = 3,154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,806.74x = 8,013.02 × 3,154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,806.74x = 25,273,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,273,706.12/5,806.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.48

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