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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.99, 8,152.73 and 3,254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.99, 8,152.73 and 3,254.97 is: 4,491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.99 : 8,152.73 = 3,254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.99/8,152.73 = 3,254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.99x = 8,152.73 × 3,254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.99x = 26,536,834.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,536,834.53/5,907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.69

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