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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,904.38, 8,147.95 and 3,251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,904.38, 8,147.95 and 3,251.79 is: 4,487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,904.38 : 8,147.95 = 3,251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,904.38/8,147.95 = 3,251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,904.38x = 8,147.95 × 3,251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,904.38x = 26,495,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,495,381.59/5,904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.42

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