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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.38, 8,143.97 and 3,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.38, 8,143.97 and 3,248.97 is: 4,483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.38 : 8,143.97 = 3,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.38/8,143.97 = 3,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.38x = 8,143.97 × 3,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.38x = 26,459,481.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,459,481.61/5,901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.61

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