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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.62, 8,883.14 and 2,805.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.62, 8,883.14 and 2,805.92 is: 4,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.62 : 8,883.14 = 2,805.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.62/8,883.14 = 2,805.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.62x = 8,883.14 × 2,805.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.62x = 24,925,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,925,380.19/5,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.83

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