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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.25, 8,149.92 and 3,388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.25, 8,149.92 and 3,388.23 is: 4,675.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.25 : 8,149.92 = 3,388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.25/8,149.92 = 3,388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.25x = 8,149.92 × 3,388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.25x = 27,613,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,613,786.50/5,906.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.35

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