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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.29, 8,930.39 and 2,004.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.29, 8,930.39 and 2,004.57 is: 3,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.29 : 8,930.39 = 2,004.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.29/8,930.39 = 2,004.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.29x = 8,930.39 × 2,004.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.29x = 17,901,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,581.86/5,953.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.01

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