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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.94, 8,143.86 and 3,249.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.94, 8,143.86 and 3,249.37 is: 4,483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.94 : 8,143.86 = 3,249.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.94/8,143.86 = 3,249.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.94x = 8,143.86 × 3,249.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.94x = 26,462,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,462,414.37/5,901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.68

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