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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.79, 8,186.53 and 3,279.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.79, 8,186.53 and 3,279.83 is: 4,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.79 : 8,186.53 = 3,279.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.79/8,186.53 = 3,279.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.79x = 8,186.53 × 3,279.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.79x = 26,850,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,850,438.96/5,932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.77

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