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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.54, 8,145.27 and 3,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.54, 8,145.27 and 3,385.14 is: 4,672.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.54 : 8,145.27 = 3,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.54/8,145.27 = 3,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.54x = 8,145.27 × 3,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.54x = 27,572,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,572,879.29/5,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.15

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