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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.74, 8,183.40 and 3,412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.74, 8,183.40 and 3,412.30 is: 4,708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.74 : 8,183.40 = 3,412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.74/8,183.40 = 3,412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.74x = 8,183.40 × 3,412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.74x = 27,924,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,924,215.82/5,930.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.39

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