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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.93, 8,177.71 and 3,273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.93, 8,177.71 and 3,273.15 is: 4,516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.93 : 8,177.71 = 3,273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.93/8,177.71 = 3,273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.93x = 8,177.71 × 3,273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.93x = 26,766,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,766,871.49/5,925.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.91

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