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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.93, 8,152.11 and 3,254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.93, 8,152.11 and 3,254.72 is: 4,491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.93 : 8,152.11 = 3,254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.93/8,152.11 = 3,254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.93x = 8,152.11 × 3,254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.93x = 26,532,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,532,794.70/5,906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.81

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