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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.99, 8,930.47 and 2,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.99, 8,930.47 and 2,004.60 is: 3,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.99 : 8,930.47 = 2,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.99/8,930.47 = 2,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.99x = 8,930.47 × 2,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.99x = 17,902,015.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,902,015.15/5,952.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.23

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