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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.79, 8,151.48 and 3,254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.79, 8,151.48 and 3,254.49 is: 4,491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.79 : 8,151.48 = 3,254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.79/8,151.48 = 3,254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.79x = 8,151.48 × 3,254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.79x = 26,528,910.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528,910.15/5,906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.26

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