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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,931.91, 8,185.40 and 3,278.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,931.91, 8,185.40 and 3,278.89 is: 4,524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,931.91 : 8,185.40 = 3,278.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,931.91/8,185.40 = 3,278.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,931.91x = 8,185.40 × 3,278.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,931.91x = 26,838,993.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,838,993.48/5,931.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.52

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