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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.28, 8,143.68 and 3,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.28, 8,143.68 and 3,248.62 is: 4,483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.28 : 8,143.68 = 3,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.28/8,143.68 = 3,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.28x = 8,143.68 × 3,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.28x = 26,455,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455,721.72/5,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.05

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