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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.16, 8,013.92 and 3,154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.16, 8,013.92 and 3,154.56 is: 4,353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.16 : 8,013.92 = 3,154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.16/8,013.92 = 3,154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.16x = 8,013.92 × 3,154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.16x = 25,280,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,280,375.70/5,807.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.32

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