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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.34, 8,891.01 and 3,005.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.34, 8,891.01 and 3,005.67 is: 4,508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.34 : 8,891.01 = 3,005.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.34/8,891.01 = 3,005.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.34x = 8,891.01 × 3,005.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.34x = 26,723,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,723,442.03/5,927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.51

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