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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,810.91, 8,018.84 and 3,158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,810.91, 8,018.84 and 3,158.27 is: 4,358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,810.91 : 8,018.84 = 3,158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,810.91/8,018.84 = 3,158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,810.91x = 8,018.84 × 3,158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,810.91x = 25,325,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325,605.92/5,810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.29

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