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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.06, 8,898.69 and 2,644.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.06, 8,898.69 and 2,644.70 is: 3,968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.06 : 8,898.69 = 2,644.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.06/8,898.69 = 2,644.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.06x = 8,898.69 × 2,644.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.06x = 23,534,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,534,365.44/5,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.66

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