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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.34, 8,179.57 and 3,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.34, 8,179.57 and 3,274.32 is: 4,518.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.34 : 8,179.57 = 3,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.34/8,179.57 = 3,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.34x = 8,179.57 × 3,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.34x = 26,782,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782,529.64/5,927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.47

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