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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.52, 8,930.97 and 3,028.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.52, 8,930.97 and 3,028.86 is: 4,547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.52 : 8,930.97 = 3,028.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.52/8,930.97 = 3,028.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.52x = 8,930.97 × 3,028.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.52x = 27,050,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,050,657.79/5,948.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.46

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