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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.39, 8,176.66 and 3,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.39, 8,176.66 and 3,272.82 is: 4,516.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.39 : 8,176.66 = 3,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.39/8,176.66 = 3,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.39x = 8,176.66 × 3,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.39x = 26,760,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760,736.38/5,925.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.28

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