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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.02, 8,152.05 and 3,254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.02, 8,152.05 and 3,254.42 is: 4,491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.02 : 8,152.05 = 3,254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.02/8,152.05 = 3,254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.02x = 8,152.05 × 3,254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.02x = 26,530,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,530,214.94/5,907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.31

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