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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.90, 8,905.44 and 3,011.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.90, 8,905.44 and 3,011.86 is: 4,509.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.90 : 8,905.44 = 3,011.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.90/8,905.44 = 3,011.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.90x = 8,905.44 × 3,011.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.90x = 26,821,938.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,821,938.52/5,947.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.48

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