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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.62, 8,898.60 and 3,010.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.62, 8,898.60 and 3,010.83 is: 4,516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.62 : 8,898.60 = 3,010.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.62/8,898.60 = 3,010.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.62x = 8,898.60 × 3,010.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.62x = 26,792,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,792,171.84/5,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.08

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