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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.20, 8,165.46 and 4,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.20, 8,165.46 and 4,801 is: 6,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.20 : 8,165.46 = 4,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.20/8,165.46 = 4,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.20x = 8,165.46 × 4,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.20x = 39,202,373.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,202,373.46/5,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,617.33

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