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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.81, 8,151.40 and 3,218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.81, 8,151.40 and 3,218.01 is: 4,440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.81 : 8,151.40 = 3,218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.81/8,151.40 = 3,218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.81x = 8,151.40 × 3,218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.81x = 26,231,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,231,306.02/5,906.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.86

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