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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.58, 8,150.78 and 3,253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.58, 8,150.78 and 3,253.93 is: 4,490.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.58 : 8,150.78 = 3,253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.58/8,150.78 = 3,253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.58x = 8,150.78 × 3,253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.58x = 26,522,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,522,059.43/5,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.26

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