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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.47, 8,183.63 and 3,277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.47, 8,183.63 and 3,277.67 is: 4,522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.47 : 8,183.63 = 3,277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.47/8,183.63 = 3,277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.47x = 8,183.63 × 3,277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.47x = 26,823,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823,205.82/5,930.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.95

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