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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.18, 8,151.60 and 3,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.18, 8,151.60 and 3,254.54 is: 4,491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.18 : 8,151.60 = 3,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.18/8,151.60 = 3,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.18x = 8,151.60 × 3,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.18x = 26,529,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,529,667.51/5,907.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.09

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