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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.16, 8,147.10 and 5,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.16, 8,147.10 and 5,245.12 is: 7,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.16 : 8,147.10 = 5,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.16/8,147.10 = 5,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.16x = 8,147.10 × 5,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.16x = 42,732,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,732,517.15/5,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.38

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