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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.82, 8,151.34 and 3,355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.82, 8,151.34 and 3,355.08 is: 4,629.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.82 : 8,151.34 = 3,355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.82/8,151.34 = 3,355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.82x = 8,151.34 × 3,355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.82x = 27,348,397.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,348,397.81/5,906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.97

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