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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.70, 8,151.37 and 3,254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.70, 8,151.37 and 3,254.15 is: 4,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.70 : 8,151.37 = 3,254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.70/8,151.37 = 3,254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.70x = 8,151.37 × 3,254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.70x = 26,525,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525,792.93/5,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.80

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