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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.49, 8,140.36 and 3,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.49, 8,140.36 and 3,381.25 is: 4,664.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.49 : 8,140.36 = 3,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.49/8,140.36 = 3,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.49x = 8,140.36 × 3,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.49x = 27,524,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,524,592.25/5,900.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.80

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