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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.21, 8,183.58 and 3,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.21, 8,183.58 and 3,277.73 is: 4,523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.21 : 8,183.58 = 3,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.21/8,183.58 = 3,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.21x = 8,183.58 × 3,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.21x = 26,823,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823,573.84/5,930.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.21

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