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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.10, 8,151.72 and 3,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.10, 8,151.72 and 3,254.44 is: 4,491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.10 : 8,151.72 = 3,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.10/8,151.72 = 3,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.10x = 8,151.72 × 3,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.10x = 26,529,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,529,283.64/5,907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.08

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