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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922, 8,172.36 and 3,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922, 8,172.36 and 3,714 is: 5,125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922 : 8,172.36 = 3,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922/8,172.36 = 3,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922x = 8,172.36 × 3,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922x = 30,352,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,352,145.04/5,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,125.32

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