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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.46, 8,174.19 and 3,406.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.46, 8,174.19 and 3,406.33 is: 4,701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.46 : 8,174.19 = 3,406.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.46/8,174.19 = 3,406.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.46x = 8,174.19 × 3,406.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.46x = 27,843,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843,988.62/5,922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.42

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