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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.84, 8,930.30 and 3,030.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.84, 8,930.30 and 3,030.34 is: 4,548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.84 : 8,930.30 = 3,030.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.84/8,930.30 = 3,030.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.84x = 8,930.30 × 3,030.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.84x = 27,061,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,061,845.30/5,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.33

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