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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.93, 8,151.41 and 3,390.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.93, 8,151.41 and 3,390.53 is: 4,678.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.93 : 8,151.41 = 3,390.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.93/8,151.41 = 3,390.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.93x = 8,151.41 × 3,390.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.93x = 27,637,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,637,600.15/5,906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.84

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