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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.84, 8,930.34 and 3,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.84, 8,930.34 and 3,030.24 is: 4,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.84 : 8,930.34 = 3,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.84/8,930.34 = 3,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.84x = 8,930.34 × 3,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.84x = 27,061,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,061,073.48/5,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.20

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