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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.82, 8,897.85 and 2,644.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.82, 8,897.85 and 2,644.11 is: 3,966.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.82 : 8,897.85 = 2,644.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.82/8,897.85 = 2,644.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.82x = 8,897.85 × 2,644.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.82x = 23,526,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,526,894.16/5,930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.89

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