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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.84, 8,153.04 and 3,255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.84, 8,153.04 and 3,255.54 is: 4,492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.84 : 8,153.04 = 3,255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.84/8,153.04 = 3,255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.84x = 8,153.04 × 3,255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.84x = 26,542,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,542,547.84/5,907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.77

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