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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.03, 8,146.74 and 4,571.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.03, 8,146.74 and 4,571.43 is: 6,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.03 : 8,146.74 = 4,571.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.03/8,146.74 = 4,571.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.03x = 8,146.74 × 4,571.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.03x = 37,242,251.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,242,251.64/5,900.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.21

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