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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.36, 8,150.66 and 3,253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.36, 8,150.66 and 3,253.74 is: 4,490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.36 : 8,150.66 = 3,253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.36/8,150.66 = 3,253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.36x = 8,150.66 × 3,253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.36x = 26,520,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,520,128.47/5,906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.10

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