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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.03, 8,147.62 and 3,251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.03, 8,147.62 and 3,251.45 is: 4,487.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.03 : 8,147.62 = 3,251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.03/8,147.62 = 3,251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.03x = 8,147.62 × 3,251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.03x = 26,491,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,491,603.48/5,904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.03

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