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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.76, 8,140.41 and 3,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.76, 8,140.41 and 3,246.18 is: 4,479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.76 : 8,140.41 = 3,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.76/8,140.41 = 3,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.76x = 8,140.41 × 3,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.76x = 26,425,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425,210.17/5,898.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.79

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