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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.70, 8,144.51 and 3,249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.70, 8,144.51 and 3,249.28 is: 4,484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.70 : 8,144.51 = 3,249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.70/8,144.51 = 3,249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.70x = 8,144.51 × 3,249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.70x = 26,463,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463,760.85/5,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.09

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