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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.79, 8,178.99 and 3,274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.79, 8,178.99 and 3,274.21 is: 4,518.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.79 : 8,178.99 = 3,274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.79/8,178.99 = 3,274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.79x = 8,178.99 × 3,274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.79x = 26,779,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,779,714.48/5,926.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.42

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