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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.48, 8,150.66 and 3,253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.48, 8,150.66 and 3,253.82 is: 4,490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.48 : 8,150.66 = 3,253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.48/8,150.66 = 3,253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.48x = 8,150.66 × 3,253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.48x = 26,520,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,520,780.52/5,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.12

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