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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.70, 8,175.33 and 3,407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.70, 8,175.33 and 3,407.22 is: 4,701.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.70 : 8,175.33 = 3,407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.70/8,175.33 = 3,407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.70x = 8,175.33 × 3,407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.70x = 27,855,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855,147.88/5,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.53

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