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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.61, 8,177.36 and 3,273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.61, 8,177.36 and 3,273.01 is: 4,516.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.61 : 8,177.36 = 3,273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.61/8,177.36 = 3,273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.61x = 8,177.36 × 3,273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.61x = 26,764,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,764,544.25/5,925.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.76

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