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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.67, 8,186.92 and 3,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.67, 8,186.92 and 3,280.01 is: 4,526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.67 : 8,186.92 = 3,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.67/8,186.92 = 3,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.67x = 8,186.92 × 3,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.67x = 26,853,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,853,130.33/5,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.32

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