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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.94, 8,143.38 and 3,248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.94, 8,143.38 and 3,248.46 is: 4,482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.94 : 8,143.38 = 3,248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.94/8,143.38 = 3,248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.94x = 8,143.38 × 3,248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.94x = 26,453,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,453,444.19/5,900.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.92

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