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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.91, 8,176.35 and 3,272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.91, 8,176.35 and 3,272.31 is: 4,515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.91 : 8,176.35 = 3,272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.91/8,176.35 = 3,272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.91x = 8,176.35 × 3,272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.91x = 26,755,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,755,551.87/5,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.77

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