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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.27, 8,151.02 and 3,253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.27, 8,151.02 and 3,253.68 is: 4,490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.27 : 8,151.02 = 3,253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.27/8,151.02 = 3,253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.27x = 8,151.02 × 3,253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.27x = 26,520,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,520,761.99/5,906.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.27

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