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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.93, 8,176.33 and 3,272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.93, 8,176.33 and 3,272.15 is: 4,515.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.93 : 8,176.33 = 3,272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.93/8,176.33 = 3,272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.93x = 8,176.33 × 3,272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.93x = 26,754,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,754,202.74/5,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.53

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