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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.62, 8,912.09 and 3,159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.62, 8,912.09 and 3,159.27 is: 4,747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.62 : 8,912.09 = 3,159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.62/8,912.09 = 3,159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.62x = 8,912.09 × 3,159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.62x = 28,155,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,155,706.47/5,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.52

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