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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.73, 8,142.55 and 3,349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.73, 8,142.55 and 3,349.07 is: 4,620.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.73 : 8,142.55 = 3,349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.73/8,142.55 = 3,349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.73x = 8,142.55 × 3,349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.73x = 27,269,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269,957.94/5,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.67

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