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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.28, 8,150.73 and 3,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.28, 8,150.73 and 3,253.76 is: 4,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.28 : 8,150.73 = 3,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.28/8,150.73 = 3,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.28x = 8,150.73 × 3,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.28x = 26,520,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,520,462.22/5,906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.21

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