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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.28, 8,151.68 and 3,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.28, 8,151.68 and 3,254.54 is: 4,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.28 : 8,151.68 = 3,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.28/8,151.68 = 3,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.28x = 8,151.68 × 3,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.28x = 26,529,968.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,529,968.63/5,907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.06

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