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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.83, 8,932.97 and 3,184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.83, 8,932.97 and 3,184.27 is: 4,776.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.83 : 8,932.97 = 3,184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.83/8,932.97 = 3,184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.83x = 8,932.97 × 3,184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.83x = 28,444,972.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,444,972.46/5,954.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.79

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