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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.43, 8,176.19 and 3,407.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.43, 8,176.19 and 3,407.35 is: 4,702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.43 : 8,176.19 = 3,407.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.43/8,176.19 = 3,407.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.43x = 8,176.19 × 3,407.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.43x = 27,859,141.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,859,141.00/5,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.42

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