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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.59, 8,173.26 and 3,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.59, 8,173.26 and 3,270.24 is: 4,512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.59 : 8,173.26 = 3,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.59/8,173.26 = 3,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.59x = 8,173.26 × 3,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.59x = 26,728,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,728,521.78/5,922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.98

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