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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.52, 8,174.36 and 3,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.52, 8,174.36 and 3,371.69 is: 4,652.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.52 : 8,174.36 = 3,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.52/8,174.36 = 3,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.52x = 8,174.36 × 3,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.52x = 27,561,436.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,561,436.73/5,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.10

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