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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.97, 8,886.98 and 3,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.97, 8,886.98 and 3,001.32 is: 4,504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.97 : 8,886.98 = 3,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.97/8,886.98 = 3,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.97x = 8,886.98 × 3,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.97x = 26,672,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,672,678.32/5,920.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.79

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