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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906, 8,150.18 and 3,253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906, 8,150.18 and 3,253.66 is: 4,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906 : 8,150.18 = 3,253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906/8,150.18 = 3,253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906x = 8,150.18 × 3,253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906x = 26,517,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,517,914.66/5,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.00

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