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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.49, 8,896.28 and 3,008.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.49, 8,896.28 and 3,008.01 is: 4,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.49 : 8,896.28 = 3,008.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.49/8,896.28 = 3,008.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.49x = 8,896.28 × 3,008.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.49x = 26,760,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,760,084.16/5,930.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.29

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