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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.65, 8,176.05 and 3,272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.65, 8,176.05 and 3,272.08 is: 4,515.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.65 : 8,176.05 = 3,272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.65/8,176.05 = 3,272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.65x = 8,176.05 × 3,272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.65x = 26,752,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,752,689.68/5,924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.49

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