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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.29, 8,176.91 and 3,272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.29, 8,176.91 and 3,272.71 is: 4,516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.29 : 8,176.91 = 3,272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.29/8,176.91 = 3,272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.29x = 8,176.91 × 3,272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.29x = 26,760,642.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760,642.87/5,925.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.34

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