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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.87, 8,151.68 and 3,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.87, 8,151.68 and 3,254.48 is: 4,491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.87 : 8,151.68 = 3,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.87/8,151.68 = 3,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.87x = 8,151.68 × 3,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.87x = 26,529,446.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,529,446.90/5,906.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.29

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