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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.62, 8,140.06 and 3,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.62, 8,140.06 and 3,245.96 is: 4,479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.62 : 8,140.06 = 3,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.62/8,140.06 = 3,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.62x = 8,140.06 × 3,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.62x = 26,422,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422,260.34/5,898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.40

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