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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.25, 8,175.35 and 3,235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.25, 8,175.35 and 3,235.50 is: 4,464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.25 : 8,175.35 = 3,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.25/8,175.35 = 3,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.25x = 8,175.35 × 3,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.25x = 26,451,328.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451,328.75/5,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.92

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