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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.65, 8,143.96 and 3,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.65, 8,143.96 and 3,248.54 is: 4,482.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.65 : 8,143.96 = 3,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.65/8,143.96 = 3,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.65x = 8,143.96 × 3,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.65x = 26,455,922.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455,922.86/5,901.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.80

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