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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.43, 8,186.64 and 3,279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.43, 8,186.64 and 3,279.78 is: 4,526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.43 : 8,186.64 = 3,279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.43/8,186.64 = 3,279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.43x = 8,186.64 × 3,279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.43x = 26,850,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850,361.74/5,932.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.03

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