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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.19, 8,926.68 and 3,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.19, 8,926.68 and 3,184.26 is: 4,771.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.19 : 8,926.68 = 3,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.19/8,926.68 = 3,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.19x = 8,926.68 × 3,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.19x = 28,424,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,424,854.14/5,957.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.52

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