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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,809.31, 8,016.96 and 3,156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,809.31, 8,016.96 and 3,156.89 is: 4,356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,809.31 : 8,016.96 = 3,156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,809.31/8,016.96 = 3,156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,809.31x = 8,016.96 × 3,156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,809.31x = 25,308,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,308,660.85/5,809.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.57

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