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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.96, 8,930.16 and 2,490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.96, 8,930.16 and 2,490.24 is: 3,735.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.96 : 8,930.16 = 2,490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.96/8,930.16 = 2,490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.96x = 8,930.16 × 2,490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.96x = 22,238,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,238,241.64/5,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.66

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