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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.59, 8,183.68 and 3,412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.59, 8,183.68 and 3,412.03 is: 4,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.59 : 8,183.68 = 3,412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.59/8,183.68 = 3,412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.59x = 8,183.68 × 3,412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.59x = 27,922,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922,961.67/5,930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.29

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