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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.61, 8,176.19 and 3,271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.61, 8,176.19 and 3,271.77 is: 4,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.61 : 8,176.19 = 3,271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.61/8,176.19 = 3,271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.61x = 8,176.19 × 3,271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.61x = 26,750,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,750,596.80/5,924.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.17

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