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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.96, 8,151.25 and 3,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.96, 8,151.25 and 3,254.30 is: 4,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.96 : 8,151.25 = 3,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.96/8,151.25 = 3,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.96x = 8,151.25 × 3,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.96x = 26,526,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526,563.98/5,906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.73

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