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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,900.96, 8,143.90 and 3,248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,900.96, 8,143.90 and 3,248.90 is: 4,483.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,900.96 : 8,143.90 = 3,248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,900.96/8,143.90 = 3,248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,900.96x = 8,143.90 × 3,248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,900.96x = 26,458,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,458,716.71/5,900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.80

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