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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.73, 8,149.78 and 3,253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.73, 8,149.78 and 3,253.07 is: 4,489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.73 : 8,149.78 = 3,253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.73/8,149.78 = 3,253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.73x = 8,149.78 × 3,253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.73x = 26,511,804.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,511,804.82/5,905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.17

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