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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.55, 8,168.35 and 4,196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.55, 8,168.35 and 4,196.13 is: 5,785.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.55 : 8,168.35 = 4,196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.55/8,168.35 = 4,196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.55x = 8,168.35 × 4,196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.55x = 34,275,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,275,458.49/5,924.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,785.33

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