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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.49, 8,141.74 and 3,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.49, 8,141.74 and 3,382.25 is: 4,666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.49 : 8,141.74 = 3,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.49/8,141.74 = 3,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.49x = 8,141.74 × 3,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.49x = 27,537,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,537,400.12/5,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.18

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