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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.44, 8,146.76 and 3,251.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.44, 8,146.76 and 3,251.09 is: 4,486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.44 : 8,146.76 = 3,251.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.44/8,146.76 = 3,251.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.44x = 8,146.76 × 3,251.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.44x = 26,485,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,485,854.08/5,903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.51

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