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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.81, 8,176.21 and 3,272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.81, 8,176.21 and 3,272.22 is: 4,515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.81 : 8,176.21 = 3,272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.81/8,176.21 = 3,272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.81x = 8,176.21 × 3,272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.81x = 26,754,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,754,357.89/5,924.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.65

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