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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.36, 8,896.62 and 2,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.36, 8,896.62 and 2,033.90 is: 3,051.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.36 : 8,896.62 = 2,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.36/8,896.62 = 2,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.36x = 8,896.62 × 2,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.36x = 18,094,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,094,835.42/5,930.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.22

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