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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.74, 8,174.93 and 3,406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.74, 8,174.93 and 3,406.44 is: 4,700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.74 : 8,174.93 = 3,406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.74/8,174.93 = 3,406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.74x = 8,174.93 × 3,406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.74x = 27,847,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,847,391.52/5,923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.98

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