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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.67, 8,150.92 and 3,253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.67, 8,150.92 and 3,253.59 is: 4,489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.67 : 8,150.92 = 3,253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.67/8,150.92 = 3,253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.67x = 8,150.92 × 3,253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.67x = 26,519,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519,713.10/5,906.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.79

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