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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.93, 8,140.22 and 3,246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.93, 8,140.22 and 3,246.59 is: 4,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.93 : 8,140.22 = 3,246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.93/8,140.22 = 3,246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.93x = 8,140.22 × 3,246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.93x = 26,427,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,427,956.85/5,898.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.13

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