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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.92, 8,151.58 and 3,254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.92, 8,151.58 and 3,254.27 is: 4,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.92 : 8,151.58 = 3,254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.92/8,151.58 = 3,254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.92x = 8,151.58 × 3,254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.92x = 26,527,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527,454.49/5,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.91

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