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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.58, 8,186.81 and 3,414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.58, 8,186.81 and 3,414.62 is: 4,712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.58 : 8,186.81 = 3,414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.58/8,186.81 = 3,414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.58x = 8,186.81 × 3,414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.58x = 27,954,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,954,848.56/5,932.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.09

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