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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.64, 8,151.60 and 3,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.64, 8,151.60 and 3,254.04 is: 4,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.64 : 8,151.60 = 3,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.64/8,151.60 = 3,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.64x = 8,151.60 × 3,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.64x = 26,525,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525,632.46/5,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.82

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