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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.61, 8,895.89 and 5,569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.61, 8,895.89 and 5,569.75 is: 8,354.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.61 : 8,895.89 = 5,569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.61/8,895.89 = 5,569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.61x = 8,895.89 × 5,569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.61x = 49,547,883.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,547,883.33/5,930.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.61

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