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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.14, 8,150.35 and 3,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.14, 8,150.35 and 3,253.48 is: 4,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.14 : 8,150.35 = 3,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.14/8,150.35 = 3,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.14x = 8,150.35 × 3,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.14x = 26,517,000.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,517,000.72/5,906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.73

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