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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.74, 8,189.51 and 3,282.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.74, 8,189.51 and 3,282.19 is: 4,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.74 : 8,189.51 = 3,282.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.74/8,189.51 = 3,282.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.74x = 8,189.51 × 3,282.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.74x = 26,879,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,879,490.94/5,934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.18

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