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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,931, 8,185.50 and 3,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,931, 8,185.50 and 3,447 is: 4,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,931 : 8,185.50 = 3,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,931/8,185.50 = 3,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,931x = 8,185.50 × 3,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,931x = 28,215,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,215,418.50/5,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.28

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