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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.62, 8,171.76 and 3,268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.62, 8,171.76 and 3,268.97 is: 4,511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.62 : 8,171.76 = 3,268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.62/8,171.76 = 3,268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.62x = 8,171.76 × 3,268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.62x = 26,713,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,713,258.72/5,921.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.14

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