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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.06, 8,171.42 and 3,403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.06, 8,171.42 and 3,403.58 is: 4,696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.06 : 8,171.42 = 3,403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.06/8,171.42 = 3,403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.06x = 8,171.42 × 3,403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.06x = 27,812,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,812,081.68/5,922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.35

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