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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.54, 8,179.86 and 3,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.54, 8,179.86 and 3,274.88 is: 4,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.54 : 8,179.86 = 3,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.54/8,179.86 = 3,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.54x = 8,179.86 × 3,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.54x = 26,788,059.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788,059.92/5,927.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.25

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