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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.41, 8,150.74 and 3,254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.41, 8,150.74 and 3,254.07 is: 4,490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.41 : 8,150.74 = 3,254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.41/8,150.74 = 3,254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.41x = 8,150.74 × 3,254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.41x = 26,523,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,523,078.51/5,906.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.56

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