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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.32, 8,930.28 and 2,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.32, 8,930.28 and 2,057.12 is: 3,086.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.32 : 8,930.28 = 2,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.32/8,930.28 = 2,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.32x = 8,930.28 × 2,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.32x = 18,370,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,370,657.59/5,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.30

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