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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.81, 8,189.64 and 3,416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.81, 8,189.64 and 3,416.34 is: 4,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.81 : 8,189.64 = 3,416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.81/8,189.64 = 3,416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.81x = 8,189.64 × 3,416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.81x = 27,978,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,978,594.72/5,934.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.32

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