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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.01, 8,151.68 and 3,254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.01, 8,151.68 and 3,254.42 is: 4,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.01 : 8,151.68 = 3,254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.01/8,151.68 = 3,254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.01x = 8,151.68 × 3,254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.01x = 26,528,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528,990.43/5,907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.10

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