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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.48, 8,146.98 and 4,572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.48, 8,146.98 and 4,572.18 is: 6,311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.48 : 8,146.98 = 4,572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.48/8,146.98 = 4,572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.48x = 8,146.98 × 4,572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.48x = 37,249,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,249,459.02/5,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,311.88

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