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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.33, 8,179.29 and 3,274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.33, 8,179.29 and 3,274.53 is: 4,518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.33 : 8,179.29 = 3,274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.33/8,179.29 = 3,274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.33x = 8,179.29 × 3,274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.33x = 26,783,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,783,330.48/5,927.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.62

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