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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.72, 8,014.68 and 3,155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.72, 8,014.68 and 3,155.15 is: 4,354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.72 : 8,014.68 = 3,155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.72/8,014.68 = 3,155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.72x = 8,014.68 × 3,155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.72x = 25,287,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287,477.53/5,807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.12

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