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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.27, 8,172.60 and 3,233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.27, 8,172.60 and 3,233.39 is: 4,462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.27 : 8,172.60 = 3,233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.27/8,172.60 = 3,233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.27x = 8,172.60 × 3,233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.27x = 26,425,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425,207.38/5,922.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.01

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