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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,890.54, 8,129.44 and 3,238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,890.54, 8,129.44 and 3,238.45 is: 4,469.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,890.54 : 8,129.44 = 3,238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,890.54/8,129.44 = 3,238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,890.54x = 8,129.44 × 3,238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,890.54x = 26,326,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326,759.58/5,890.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.33

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