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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.90, 8,189.95 and 3,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.90, 8,189.95 and 3,282.24 is: 4,529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.90 : 8,189.95 = 3,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.90/8,189.95 = 3,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.90x = 8,189.95 × 3,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.90x = 26,881,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,881,381.49/5,934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.37

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