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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.09, 8,174.94 and 3,271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.09, 8,174.94 and 3,271.73 is: 4,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.09 : 8,174.94 = 3,271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.09/8,174.94 = 3,271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.09x = 8,174.94 × 3,271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.09x = 26,746,196.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,746,196.45/5,924.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.82

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