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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.23, 8,178.77 and 3,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.23, 8,178.77 and 3,273.82 is: 4,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.23 : 8,178.77 = 3,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.23/8,178.77 = 3,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.23x = 8,178.77 × 3,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.23x = 26,775,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775,808.54/5,926.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.19

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