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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.67, 8,182.82 and 3,277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.67, 8,182.82 and 3,277.02 is: 4,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.67 : 8,182.82 = 3,277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.67/8,182.82 = 3,277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.67x = 8,182.82 × 3,277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.67x = 26,815,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,815,264.80/5,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.22

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