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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.08, 8,143.60 and 3,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.08, 8,143.60 and 3,248.32 is: 4,482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.08 : 8,143.60 = 3,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.08/8,143.60 = 3,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.08x = 8,143.60 × 3,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.08x = 26,453,018.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,453,018.75/5,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.74

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