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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.58, 8,901.22 and 3,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.58, 8,901.22 and 3,159.56 is: 4,742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.58 : 8,901.22 = 3,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.58/8,901.22 = 3,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.58x = 8,901.22 × 3,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.58x = 28,123,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,123,938.66/5,930.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.19

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