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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.52, 8,175.82 and 3,407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.52, 8,175.82 and 3,407.11 is: 4,701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.52 : 8,175.82 = 3,407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.52/8,175.82 = 3,407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.52x = 8,175.82 × 3,407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.52x = 27,855,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855,932.56/5,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.81

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