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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.98, 8,144.70 and 3,249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.98, 8,144.70 and 3,249.32 is: 4,484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.98 : 8,144.70 = 3,249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.98/8,144.70 = 3,249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.98x = 8,144.70 × 3,249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.98x = 26,464,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,464,736.60/5,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.04

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