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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.36, 8,186.82 and 3,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.36, 8,186.82 and 3,280.01 is: 4,526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.36 : 8,186.82 = 3,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.36/8,186.82 = 3,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.36x = 8,186.82 × 3,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.36x = 26,852,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,852,851.47/5,932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.50

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