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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.43, 8,178.98 and 3,274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.43, 8,178.98 and 3,274.43 is: 4,518.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.43 : 8,178.98 = 3,274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.43/8,178.98 = 3,274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.43x = 8,178.98 × 3,274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.43x = 26,781,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,781,440.21/5,926.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.98

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