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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.95, 8,183.86 and 3,412.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.95, 8,183.86 and 3,412.10 is: 4,708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.95 : 8,183.86 = 3,412.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.95/8,183.86 = 3,412.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.95x = 8,183.86 × 3,412.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.95x = 27,924,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,924,107.79/5,930.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.20

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