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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.59, 8,170.98 and 4,425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.59, 8,170.98 and 4,425.93 is: 6,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.59 : 8,170.98 = 4,425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.59/8,170.98 = 4,425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.59x = 8,170.98 × 4,425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.59x = 36,164,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,164,185.51/5,920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,108.21

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