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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.67, 8,152.54 and 3,255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.67, 8,152.54 and 3,255.02 is: 4,491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.67 : 8,152.54 = 3,255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.67/8,152.54 = 3,255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.67x = 8,152.54 × 3,255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.67x = 26,536,680.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536,680.75/5,907.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.90

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