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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.44, 8,930.93 and 3,030.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.44, 8,930.93 and 3,030.39 is: 4,548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.44 : 8,930.93 = 3,030.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.44/8,930.93 = 3,030.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.44x = 8,930.93 × 3,030.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.44x = 27,064,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,064,185.81/5,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.27

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