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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.81, 8,144.34 and 3,249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.81, 8,144.34 and 3,249.24 is: 4,483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.81 : 8,144.34 = 3,249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.81/8,144.34 = 3,249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.81x = 8,144.34 × 3,249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.81x = 26,462,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,462,866.46/5,901.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.86

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