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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.04, 8,845.80 and 3,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.04, 8,845.80 and 3,298.24 is: 4,944.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.04 : 8,845.80 = 3,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.04/8,845.80 = 3,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.04x = 8,845.80 × 3,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.04x = 29,175,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,175,571.39/5,901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.14

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