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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.06, 8,182.78 and 3,277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.06, 8,182.78 and 3,277.11 is: 4,522.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.06 : 8,182.78 = 3,277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.06/8,182.78 = 3,277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.06x = 8,182.78 × 3,277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.06x = 26,815,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,815,861.97/5,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.02

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