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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.46, 8,139.72 and 3,245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.46, 8,139.72 and 3,245.89 is: 4,479.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.46 : 8,139.72 = 3,245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.46/8,139.72 = 3,245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.46x = 8,139.72 × 3,245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.46x = 26,420,635.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420,635.75/5,898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.24

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