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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.68, 8,149.86 and 3,253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.68, 8,149.86 and 3,253.08 is: 4,489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.68 : 8,149.86 = 3,253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.68/8,149.86 = 3,253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.68x = 8,149.86 × 3,253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.68x = 26,512,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,512,146.57/5,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.26

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