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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.90, 8,151.54 and 3,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.90, 8,151.54 and 3,254.24 is: 4,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.90 : 8,151.54 = 3,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.90/8,151.54 = 3,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.90x = 8,151.54 × 3,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.90x = 26,527,067.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527,067.53/5,906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.86

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