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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.27, 8,175.48 and 3,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.27, 8,175.48 and 3,566.54 is: 4,921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.27 : 8,175.48 = 3,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.27/8,175.48 = 3,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.27x = 8,175.48 × 3,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.27x = 29,158,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,158,183.50/5,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.82

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