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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.66, 8,151.30 and 3,254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.66, 8,151.30 and 3,254.31 is: 4,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.66 : 8,151.30 = 3,254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.66/8,151.30 = 3,254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.66x = 8,151.30 × 3,254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.66x = 26,526,857.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526,857.10/5,906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.01

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