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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.96, 8,882.88 and 3,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.96, 8,882.88 and 3,004.96 is: 4,499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.96 : 8,882.88 = 3,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.96/8,882.88 = 3,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.96x = 8,882.88 × 3,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.96x = 26,692,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,692,699.08/5,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.05

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