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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.42, 8,183.76 and 3,277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.42, 8,183.76 and 3,277.78 is: 4,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.42 : 8,183.76 = 3,277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.42/8,183.76 = 3,277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.42x = 8,183.76 × 3,277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.42x = 26,824,564.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824,564.85/5,930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.22

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