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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.52, 8,150.42 and 3,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.52, 8,150.42 and 3,253.84 is: 4,489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.52 : 8,150.42 = 3,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.52/8,150.42 = 3,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.52x = 8,150.42 × 3,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.52x = 26,520,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,520,150.37/5,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.98

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