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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.30, 8,189.43 and 3,281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.30, 8,189.43 and 3,281.72 is: 4,528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.30 : 8,189.43 = 3,281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.30/8,189.43 = 3,281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.30x = 8,189.43 × 3,281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.30x = 26,875,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875,375.27/5,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.82

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