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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.70, 8,151.53 and 3,354.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.70, 8,151.53 and 3,354.65 is: 4,629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.70 : 8,151.53 = 3,354.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.70/8,151.53 = 3,354.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.70x = 8,151.53 × 3,354.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.70x = 27,345,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,345,472.58/5,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.57

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