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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.64, 8,885.76 and 2,965.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.64, 8,885.76 and 2,965.08 is: 4,442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.64 : 8,885.76 = 2,965.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.64/8,885.76 = 2,965.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.64x = 8,885.76 × 2,965.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.64x = 26,346,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,346,989.26/5,930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.52

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