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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.98, 8,140.55 and 3,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.98, 8,140.55 and 3,246.38 is: 4,479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.98 : 8,140.55 = 3,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.98/8,140.55 = 3,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.98x = 8,140.55 × 3,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.98x = 26,427,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,427,286.12/5,898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.98

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