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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.99, 8,143.71 and 3,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.99, 8,143.71 and 3,544.18 is: 4,890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.99 : 8,143.71 = 3,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.99/8,143.71 = 3,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.99x = 8,143.71 × 3,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.99x = 28,862,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,862,740.46/5,901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,890.34

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