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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.69, 8,151.24 and 3,254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.69, 8,151.24 and 3,254.34 is: 4,490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.69 : 8,151.24 = 3,254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.69/8,151.24 = 3,254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.69x = 8,151.24 × 3,254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.69x = 26,526,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526,906.38/5,906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.99

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