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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.09, 8,151.33 and 3,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.09, 8,151.33 and 3,254.13 is: 4,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.09 : 8,151.33 = 3,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.09/8,151.33 = 3,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.09x = 8,151.33 × 3,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.09x = 26,525,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525,487.49/5,907.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.45

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