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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.80, 8,176.98 and 3,273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.80, 8,176.98 and 3,273.14 is: 4,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.80 : 8,176.98 = 3,273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.80/8,176.98 = 3,273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.80x = 8,176.98 × 3,273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.80x = 26,764,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,764,400.32/5,925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.59

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