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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.52, 8,140.25 and 3,245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.52, 8,140.25 and 3,245.90 is: 4,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.52 : 8,140.25 = 3,245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.52/8,140.25 = 3,245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.52x = 8,140.25 × 3,245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.52x = 26,422,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422,421.25/5,898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.50

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