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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.93, 8,897.84 and 4,179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.93, 8,897.84 and 4,179.35 is: 6,270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.93 : 8,897.84 = 4,179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.93/8,897.84 = 4,179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.93x = 8,897.84 × 4,179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.93x = 37,187,153.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,187,153.56/5,930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.04

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