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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.17, 8,952.21 and 3,160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.17, 8,952.21 and 3,160.55 is: 4,739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.17 : 8,952.21 = 3,160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.17/8,952.21 = 3,160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.17x = 8,952.21 × 3,160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.17x = 28,293,862.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293,862.55/5,970.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.21

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