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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.39, 8,895.58 and 2,601.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.39, 8,895.58 and 2,601.89 is: 3,902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.39 : 8,895.58 = 2,601.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.39/8,895.58 = 2,601.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.39x = 8,895.58 × 2,601.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.39x = 23,145,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,145,336.38/5,930.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.84

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