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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.22, 8,180.70 and 3,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.22, 8,180.70 and 3,411 is: 4,707.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.22 : 8,180.70 = 3,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.22/8,180.70 = 3,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.22x = 8,180.70 × 3,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.22x = 27,904,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,904,367.70/5,927.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.83

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