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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.06, 8,172.84 and 3,404.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.06, 8,172.84 and 3,404.98 is: 4,699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.06 : 8,172.84 = 3,404.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.06/8,172.84 = 3,404.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.06x = 8,172.84 × 3,404.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.06x = 27,828,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828,356.74/5,922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.10

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