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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.96, 8,147.55 and 3,251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.96, 8,147.55 and 3,251.43 is: 4,487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.96 : 8,147.55 = 3,251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.96/8,147.55 = 3,251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.96x = 8,147.55 × 3,251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.96x = 26,491,188.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,491,188.50/5,903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.02

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