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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.52, 8,189.89 and 3,281.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.52, 8,189.89 and 3,281.92 is: 4,529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.52 : 8,189.89 = 3,281.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.52/8,189.89 = 3,281.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.52x = 8,189.89 × 3,281.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.52x = 26,878,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,878,588.09/5,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.20

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