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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.82, 8,901.36 and 3,159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.82, 8,901.36 and 3,159.54 is: 4,742.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.82 : 8,901.36 = 3,159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.82/8,901.36 = 3,159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.82x = 8,901.36 × 3,159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.82x = 28,124,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,124,202.97/5,930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.04

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