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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905.96, 8,150.25 and 3,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905.96, 8,150.25 and 3,253.36 is: 4,489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905.96 : 8,150.25 = 3,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905.96/8,150.25 = 3,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905.96x = 8,150.25 × 3,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905.96x = 26,515,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,515,699.92/5,905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.65

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