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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.42, 8,895.31 and 3,008.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.42, 8,895.31 and 3,008.65 is: 4,512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.42 : 8,895.31 = 3,008.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.42/8,895.31 = 3,008.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.42x = 8,895.31 × 3,008.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.42x = 26,762,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,762,837.15/5,930.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.81

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