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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.70, 8,181.82 and 3,412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.70, 8,181.82 and 3,412.24 is: 4,707.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.70 : 8,181.82 = 3,412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.70/8,181.82 = 3,412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.70x = 8,181.82 × 3,412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.70x = 27,918,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,918,333.48/5,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,707.43

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