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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.53, 8,143.74 and 3,544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.53, 8,143.74 and 3,544.97 is: 4,891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.53 : 8,143.74 = 3,544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.53/8,143.74 = 3,544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.53x = 8,143.74 × 3,544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.53x = 28,869,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,869,273.27/5,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.83

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