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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.95, 8,187.57 and 3,280.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.95, 8,187.57 and 3,280.29 is: 4,526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.95 : 8,187.57 = 3,280.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.95/8,187.57 = 3,280.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.95x = 8,187.57 × 3,280.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.95x = 26,857,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,857,604.00/5,932.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.85

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