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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.20, 8,151.96 and 3,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.20, 8,151.96 and 3,254.48 is: 4,491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.20 : 8,151.96 = 3,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.20/8,151.96 = 3,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.20x = 8,151.96 × 3,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.20x = 26,530,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,530,390.78/5,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.20

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