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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.64, 8,930.58 and 2,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.64, 8,930.58 and 2,492.32 is: 3,739.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.64 : 8,930.58 = 2,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.64/8,930.58 = 2,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.64x = 8,930.58 × 2,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.64x = 22,257,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,863.15/5,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.16

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