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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.93, 8,180.71 and 3,275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.93, 8,180.71 and 3,275.51 is: 4,520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.93 : 8,180.71 = 3,275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.93/8,180.71 = 3,275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.93x = 8,180.71 × 3,275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.93x = 26,795,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,795,997.41/5,927.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.30

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