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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.72, 8,152.89 and 3,255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.72, 8,152.89 and 3,255.03 is: 4,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.72 : 8,152.89 = 3,255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.72/8,152.89 = 3,255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.72x = 8,152.89 × 3,255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.72x = 26,537,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,537,901.54/5,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.07

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