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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,935.62, 8,190.84 and 3,282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,935.62, 8,190.84 and 3,282.88 is: 4,530.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,935.62 : 8,190.84 = 3,282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,935.62/8,190.84 = 3,282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,935.62x = 8,190.84 × 3,282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,935.62x = 26,889,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,889,544.82/5,935.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.20

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