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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.91, 8,190.34 and 3,282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.91, 8,190.34 and 3,282.42 is: 4,529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.91 : 8,190.34 = 3,282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.91/8,190.34 = 3,282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.91x = 8,190.34 × 3,282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.91x = 26,884,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884,107.14/5,934.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.82

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