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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.05, 8,151.65 and 3,254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.05, 8,151.65 and 3,254.39 is: 4,491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.05 : 8,151.65 = 3,254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.05/8,151.65 = 3,254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.05x = 8,151.65 × 3,254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.05x = 26,528,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528,652.35/5,907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.02

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