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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.69, 8,176.08 and 3,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.69, 8,176.08 and 3,272.28 is: 4,515.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.69 : 8,176.08 = 3,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.69/8,176.08 = 3,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.69x = 8,176.08 × 3,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.69x = 26,754,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,754,423.06/5,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.75

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