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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.94, 8,151.44 and 3,254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.94, 8,151.44 and 3,254.36 is: 4,490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.94 : 8,151.44 = 3,254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.94/8,151.44 = 3,254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.94x = 8,151.44 × 3,254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.94x = 26,527,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,527,720.28/5,906.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.94

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