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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.99, 8,176.06 and 3,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.99, 8,176.06 and 3,407.08 is: 4,701.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.99 : 8,176.06 = 3,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.99/8,176.06 = 3,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.99x = 8,176.06 × 3,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.99x = 27,856,473.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,856,473.47/5,924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.53

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