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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.49, 8,183.82 and 3,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.49, 8,183.82 and 3,241.66 is: 4,473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.49 : 8,183.82 = 3,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.49/8,183.82 = 3,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.49x = 8,183.82 × 3,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.49x = 26,529,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,529,152.92/5,930.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.35

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