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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.39, 8,152.56 and 3,255.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.39, 8,152.56 and 3,255.39 is: 4,492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.39 : 8,152.56 = 3,255.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.39/8,152.56 = 3,255.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.39x = 8,152.56 × 3,255.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.39x = 26,539,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,539,762.30/5,907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.64

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