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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.06, 8,179.29 and 3,274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.06, 8,179.29 and 3,274.46 is: 4,518.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.06 : 8,179.29 = 3,274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.06/8,179.29 = 3,274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.06x = 8,179.29 × 3,274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.06x = 26,782,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782,757.93/5,927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.73

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