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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.91, 8,186.70 and 3,279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.91, 8,186.70 and 3,279.96 is: 4,525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.91 : 8,186.70 = 3,279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.91/8,186.70 = 3,279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.91x = 8,186.70 × 3,279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.91x = 26,852,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,852,007.60/5,932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.94

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