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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.19, 8,890.66 and 2,969.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.19, 8,890.66 and 2,969.81 is: 4,452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.19 : 8,890.66 = 2,969.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.19/8,890.66 = 2,969.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.19x = 8,890.66 × 2,969.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.19x = 26,403,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403,570.97/5,930.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.40

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