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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.38, 8,151.90 and 3,254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.38, 8,151.90 and 3,254.90 is: 4,491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.38 : 8,151.90 = 3,254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.38/8,151.90 = 3,254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.38x = 8,151.90 × 3,254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.38x = 26,533,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,533,619.31/5,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.61

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