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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.03, 8,143.26 and 3,248.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.03, 8,143.26 and 3,248.08 is: 4,482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.03 : 8,143.26 = 3,248.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.03/8,143.26 = 3,248.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.03x = 8,143.26 × 3,248.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.03x = 26,449,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,449,959.94/5,901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.26

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