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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.94, 8,187.13 and 3,280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.94, 8,187.13 and 3,280.19 is: 4,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.94 : 8,187.13 = 3,280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.94/8,187.13 = 3,280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.94x = 8,187.13 × 3,280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.94x = 26,855,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,855,341.95/5,932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.48

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