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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.93, 8,175.50 and 3,406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.93, 8,175.50 and 3,406.85 is: 4,701.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.93 : 8,175.50 = 3,406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.93/8,175.50 = 3,406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.93x = 8,175.50 × 3,406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.93x = 27,852,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,852,702.18/5,923.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.73

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