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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.96, 8,145.28 and 3,249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.96, 8,145.28 and 3,249.90 is: 4,485.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.96 : 8,145.28 = 3,249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.96/8,145.28 = 3,249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.96x = 8,145.28 × 3,249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.96x = 26,471,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,471,345.47/5,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.18

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