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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.46, 8,176.02 and 3,407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.46, 8,176.02 and 3,407.38 is: 4,702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.46 : 8,176.02 = 3,407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.46/8,176.02 = 3,407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.46x = 8,176.02 × 3,407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.46x = 27,858,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,858,807.03/5,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.34

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