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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.52, 8,930.84 and 2,665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.52, 8,930.84 and 2,665.92 is: 3,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.52 : 8,930.84 = 2,665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.52/8,930.84 = 2,665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.52x = 8,930.84 × 2,665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.52x = 23,808,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,808,904.97/5,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.80

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