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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.66, 8,152.68 and 3,255.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.66, 8,152.68 and 3,255.31 is: 4,492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.66 : 8,152.68 = 3,255.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.66/8,152.68 = 3,255.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.66x = 8,152.68 × 3,255.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.66x = 26,539,500.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,539,500.73/5,907.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.39

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