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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.30, 8,183.35 and 3,412.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.30, 8,183.35 and 3,412.55 is: 4,709.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.30 : 8,183.35 = 3,412.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.30/8,183.35 = 3,412.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.30x = 8,183.35 × 3,412.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.30x = 27,926,091.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,926,091.04/5,930.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.05

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