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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.98, 8,015.01 and 3,155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.98, 8,015.01 and 3,155.38 is: 4,354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.98 : 8,015.01 = 3,155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.98/8,015.01 = 3,155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.98x = 8,015.01 × 3,155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.98x = 25,290,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290,402.25/5,807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.42

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