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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.77, 8,186.65 and 3,279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.77, 8,186.65 and 3,279.82 is: 4,525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.77 : 8,186.65 = 3,279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.77/8,186.65 = 3,279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.77x = 8,186.65 × 3,279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.77x = 26,850,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850,738.40/5,932.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.84

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