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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.39, 8,146.81 and 3,250.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.39, 8,146.81 and 3,250.95 is: 4,486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.39 : 8,146.81 = 3,250.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.39/8,146.81 = 3,250.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.39x = 8,146.81 × 3,250.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.39x = 26,484,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,484,845.48/5,903.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.38

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