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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.93, 8,014.98 and 3,155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.93, 8,014.98 and 3,155.35 is: 4,354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.93 : 8,014.98 = 3,155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.93/8,014.98 = 3,155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.93x = 8,014.98 × 3,155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.93x = 25,290,068.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290,068.96/5,807.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.40

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