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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.63, 8,177.45 and 3,236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.63, 8,177.45 and 3,236.97 is: 4,467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.63 : 8,177.45 = 3,236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.63/8,177.45 = 3,236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.63x = 8,177.45 × 3,236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.63x = 26,470,160.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,470,160.33/5,925.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.06

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