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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.90, 8,152.92 and 3,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.90, 8,152.92 and 3,255.24 is: 4,492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.90 : 8,152.92 = 3,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.90/8,152.92 = 3,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.90x = 8,152.92 × 3,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.90x = 26,539,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,539,711.30/5,907.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.24

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