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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.39, 8,143.80 and 3,248.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.39, 8,143.80 and 3,248.73 is: 4,483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.39 : 8,143.80 = 3,248.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.39/8,143.80 = 3,248.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.39x = 8,143.80 × 3,248.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.39x = 26,457,007.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,457,007.37/5,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.18

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