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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.95, 8,150.90 and 3,388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.95, 8,150.90 and 3,388.66 is: 4,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.95 : 8,150.90 = 3,388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.95/8,150.90 = 3,388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.95x = 8,150.90 × 3,388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.95x = 27,620,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620,591.47/5,906.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.95

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