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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.59, 8,904.42 and 3,012.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.59, 8,904.42 and 3,012.95 is: 4,522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.59 : 8,904.42 = 3,012.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.59/8,904.42 = 3,012.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.59x = 8,904.42 × 3,012.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.59x = 26,828,572.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,828,572.24/5,932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.24

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