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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.06, 8,143.58 and 3,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.06, 8,143.58 and 3,248.60 is: 4,483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.06 : 8,143.58 = 3,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.06/8,143.58 = 3,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.06x = 8,143.58 × 3,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.06x = 26,455,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455,233.99/5,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.13

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