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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.93, 8,889.99 and 3,009.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.93, 8,889.99 and 3,009.45 is: 4,510.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.93 : 8,889.99 = 3,009.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.93/8,889.99 = 3,009.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.93x = 8,889.99 × 3,009.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.93x = 26,753,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,753,980.41/5,930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.93

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