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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.13, 8,185.94 and 3,279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.13, 8,185.94 and 3,279.18 is: 4,525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.13 : 8,185.94 = 3,279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.13/8,185.94 = 3,279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.13x = 8,185.94 × 3,279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.13x = 26,843,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843,113.40/5,932.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.04

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