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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.58, 8,189.50 and 3,281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.58, 8,189.50 and 3,281.94 is: 4,528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.58 : 8,189.50 = 3,281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.58/8,189.50 = 3,281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.58x = 8,189.50 × 3,281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.58x = 26,877,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,877,447.63/5,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.96

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