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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.08, 8,895.12 and 2,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.08, 8,895.12 and 2,035.60 is: 3,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.08 : 8,895.12 = 2,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.08/8,895.12 = 2,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.08x = 8,895.12 × 2,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.08x = 18,106,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,106,906.27/5,930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.40

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