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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.80, 8,189.89 and 3,282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.80, 8,189.89 and 3,282.14 is: 4,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.80 : 8,189.89 = 3,282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.80/8,189.89 = 3,282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.80x = 8,189.89 × 3,282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.80x = 26,880,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,880,377.83/5,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.28

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