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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.53, 8,895.66 and 1,927.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.53, 8,895.66 and 1,927.91 is: 2,891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.53 : 8,895.66 = 1,927.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.53/8,895.66 = 1,927.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.53x = 8,895.66 × 1,927.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.53x = 17,150,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150,028.39/5,930.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.82

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