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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.15, 8,889.69 and 2,966.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.15, 8,889.69 and 2,966.78 is: 4,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.15 : 8,889.69 = 2,966.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.15/8,889.69 = 2,966.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.15x = 8,889.69 × 2,966.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.15x = 26,373,754.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,373,754.50/5,930.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.40

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