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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932, 8,185.84 and 3,279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932, 8,185.84 and 3,279.26 is: 4,525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932 : 8,185.84 = 3,279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932/8,185.84 = 3,279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932x = 8,185.84 × 3,279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932x = 26,843,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843,497.68/5,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.20

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