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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.67, 8,014.48 and 3,155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.67, 8,014.48 and 3,155.09 is: 4,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.67 : 8,014.48 = 3,155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.67/8,014.48 = 3,155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.67x = 8,014.48 × 3,155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.67x = 25,286,357.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,286,357.74/5,807.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.96

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