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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.40, 8,175.62 and 3,271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.40, 8,175.62 and 3,271.83 is: 4,515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.40 : 8,175.62 = 3,271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.40/8,175.62 = 3,271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.40x = 8,175.62 × 3,271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.40x = 26,749,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,749,238.78/5,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.10

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