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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.03, 8,151.37 and 3,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.03, 8,151.37 and 3,253.92 is: 4,490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.03 : 8,151.37 = 3,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.03/8,151.37 = 3,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.03x = 8,151.37 × 3,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.03x = 26,523,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,523,905.87/5,907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.23

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