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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.01, 8,184.98 and 3,412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.01, 8,184.98 and 3,412.43 is: 4,710.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.01 : 8,184.98 = 3,412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.01/8,184.98 = 3,412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.01x = 8,184.98 × 3,412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.01x = 27,930,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930,669.60/5,930.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.05

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