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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.30, 8,176.77 and 3,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.30, 8,176.77 and 3,406.92 is: 4,701.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.30 : 8,176.77 = 3,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.30/8,176.77 = 3,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.30x = 8,176.77 × 3,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.30x = 27,857,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857,601.25/5,925.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.47

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