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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.55, 8,152.32 and 3,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.55, 8,152.32 and 3,255.20 is: 4,492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.55 : 8,152.32 = 3,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.55/8,152.32 = 3,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.55x = 8,152.32 × 3,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.55x = 26,537,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,537,470.78/5,907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.13

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