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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.91, 8,147.39 and 3,251.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.91, 8,147.39 and 3,251.31 is: 4,486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.91 : 8,147.39 = 3,251.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.91/8,147.39 = 3,251.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.91x = 8,147.39 × 3,251.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.91x = 26,489,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,489,698.71/5,903.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.81

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