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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.55, 8,175.90 and 3,272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.55, 8,175.90 and 3,272.15 is: 4,515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.55 : 8,175.90 = 3,272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.55/8,175.90 = 3,272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.55x = 8,175.90 × 3,272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.55x = 26,752,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,752,771.19/5,924.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.58

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