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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.46, 8,184.65 and 3,412.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.46, 8,184.65 and 3,412.67 is: 4,709.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.46 : 8,184.65 = 3,412.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.46/8,184.65 = 3,412.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.46x = 8,184.65 × 3,412.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.46x = 27,931,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931,451.53/5,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.83

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