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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.79, 8,176.26 and 3,272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.79, 8,176.26 and 3,272.14 is: 4,515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.79 : 8,176.26 = 3,272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.79/8,176.26 = 3,272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.79x = 8,176.26 × 3,272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.79x = 26,753,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,753,867.40/5,924.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.58

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