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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.66, 8,924.90 and 3,177.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.66, 8,924.90 and 3,177.71 is: 4,765.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.66 : 8,924.90 = 3,177.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.66/8,924.90 = 3,177.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.66x = 8,924.90 × 3,177.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.66x = 28,360,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,360,743.98/5,951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.18

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