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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.41, 8,183.96 and 3,277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.41, 8,183.96 and 3,277.87 is: 4,523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.41 : 8,183.96 = 3,277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.41/8,183.96 = 3,277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.41x = 8,183.96 × 3,277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.41x = 26,825,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,825,956.97/5,930.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.46

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