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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.08, 8,851.69 and 5,229.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.08, 8,851.69 and 5,229.47 is: 7,805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.08 : 8,851.69 = 5,229.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.08/8,851.69 = 5,229.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.08x = 8,851.69 × 5,229.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.08x = 46,289,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289,647.30/5,930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,805.91

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