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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,890.76, 8,129.25 and 3,238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,890.76, 8,129.25 and 3,238.21 is: 4,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,890.76 : 8,129.25 = 3,238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,890.76/8,129.25 = 3,238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,890.76x = 8,129.25 × 3,238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,890.76x = 26,324,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,324,161.81/5,890.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.72

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