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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.43, 8,151.94 and 3,254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.43, 8,151.94 and 3,254.77 is: 4,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.43 : 8,151.94 = 3,254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.43/8,151.94 = 3,254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.43x = 8,151.94 × 3,254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.43x = 26,532,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,532,689.75/5,907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.41

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