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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.50, 8,139.93 and 3,245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.50, 8,139.93 and 3,245.91 is: 4,479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.50 : 8,139.93 = 3,245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.50/8,139.93 = 3,245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.50x = 8,139.93 × 3,245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.50x = 26,421,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,421,437.49/5,898.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.35

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