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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.85, 8,151.50 and 3,254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.85, 8,151.50 and 3,254.27 is: 4,490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.85 : 8,151.50 = 3,254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.85/8,151.50 = 3,254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.85x = 8,151.50 × 3,254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.85x = 26,527,149.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527,149.28/5,906.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.92

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