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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,902.76, 8,145.72 and 3,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,902.76, 8,145.72 and 3,250.08 is: 4,485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,902.76 : 8,145.72 = 3,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,902.76/8,145.72 = 3,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,902.76x = 8,145.72 × 3,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,902.76x = 26,474,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,474,241.66/5,902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.06

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