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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.29, 8,189.16 and 3,281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.29, 8,189.16 and 3,281.81 is: 4,528.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.29 : 8,189.16 = 3,281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.29/8,189.16 = 3,281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.29x = 8,189.16 × 3,281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.29x = 26,875,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875,267.18/5,934.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.81

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