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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.52, 8,170.89 and 4,435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.52, 8,170.89 and 4,435.98 is: 6,117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.52 : 8,170.89 = 4,435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.52/8,170.89 = 4,435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.52x = 8,170.89 × 4,435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.52x = 36,245,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,245,904.62/5,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.95

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