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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.60, 8,874.30 and 5,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.60, 8,874.30 and 5,412.20 is: 8,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.60 : 8,874.30 = 5,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.60/8,874.30 = 5,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.60x = 8,874.30 × 5,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.60x = 48,029,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,029,486.46/5,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.59

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