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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.66, 8,910.18 and 3,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.66, 8,910.18 and 3,015 is: 4,526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.66 : 8,910.18 = 3,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.66/8,910.18 = 3,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.66x = 8,910.18 × 3,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.66x = 26,864,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,864,192.70/5,934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.66

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