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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.12, 8,897.62 and 3,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.12, 8,897.62 and 3,009.32 is: 4,515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.12 : 8,897.62 = 3,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.12/8,897.62 = 3,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.12x = 8,897.62 × 3,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.12x = 26,775,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775,785.82/5,930.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.22

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