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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.29, 8,150.61 and 3,253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.29, 8,150.61 and 3,253.64 is: 4,489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.29 : 8,150.61 = 3,253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.29/8,150.61 = 3,253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.29x = 8,150.61 × 3,253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.29x = 26,519,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519,186.36/5,906.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.99

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