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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.48, 8,187.42 and 3,280.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.48, 8,187.42 and 3,280.09 is: 4,526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.48 : 8,187.42 = 3,280.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.48/8,187.42 = 3,280.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.48x = 8,187.42 × 3,280.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.48x = 26,855,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,855,474.47/5,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.85

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