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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.11, 8,183.72 and 3,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.11, 8,183.72 and 3,277.76 is: 4,523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.11 : 8,183.72 = 3,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.11/8,183.72 = 3,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.11x = 8,183.72 × 3,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.11x = 26,824,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824,253.68/5,930.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.40

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