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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.70, 8,176.77 and 3,407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.70, 8,176.77 and 3,407.67 is: 4,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.70 : 8,176.77 = 3,407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.70/8,176.77 = 3,407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.70x = 8,176.77 × 3,407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.70x = 27,863,733.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,863,733.83/5,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.98

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