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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.29, 8,172.68 and 3,269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.29, 8,172.68 and 3,269.63 is: 4,512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.29 : 8,172.68 = 3,269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.29/8,172.68 = 3,269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.29x = 8,172.68 × 3,269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.29x = 26,721,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,721,582.50/5,922.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.04

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