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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.73, 8,179.20 and 3,274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.73, 8,179.20 and 3,274.38 is: 4,518.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.73 : 8,179.20 = 3,274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.73/8,179.20 = 3,274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.73x = 8,179.20 × 3,274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.73x = 26,781,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,781,808.90/5,926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.82

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