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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.79, 8,178.27 and 3,274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.79, 8,178.27 and 3,274.04 is: 4,517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.79 : 8,178.27 = 3,274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.79/8,178.27 = 3,274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.79x = 8,178.27 × 3,274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.79x = 26,775,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775,979.03/5,926.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.79

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