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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929, 8,172.51 and 4,014.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929, 8,172.51 and 4,014.21 is: 5,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929 : 8,172.51 = 4,014.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929/8,172.51 = 4,014.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929x = 8,172.51 × 4,014.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929x = 32,806,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806,171.37/5,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.17

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