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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.64, 8,895.96 and 2,467.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.64, 8,895.96 and 2,467.89 is: 3,701.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.64 : 8,895.96 = 2,467.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.64/8,895.96 = 2,467.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.64x = 8,895.96 × 2,467.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.64x = 21,954,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,954,250.72/5,930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.84

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