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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.08, 8,930.16 and 3,320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.08, 8,930.16 and 3,320.13 is: 4,983.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.08 : 8,930.16 = 3,320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.08/8,930.16 = 3,320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.08x = 8,930.16 × 3,320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.08x = 29,649,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,649,292.12/5,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.01

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