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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.86, 8,151.45 and 3,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.86, 8,151.45 and 3,254.44 is: 4,491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.86 : 8,151.45 = 3,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.86/8,151.45 = 3,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.86x = 8,151.45 × 3,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.86x = 26,528,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528,404.94/5,906.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.12

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