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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932, 8,186.88 and 3,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932, 8,186.88 and 3,448 is: 4,758.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932 : 8,186.88 = 3,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932/8,186.88 = 3,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932x = 8,186.88 × 3,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932x = 28,228,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228,362.24/5,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.66

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