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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.45, 8,930.58 and 3,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.45, 8,930.58 and 3,030.97 is: 4,546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.45 : 8,930.58 = 3,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.45/8,930.58 = 3,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.45x = 8,930.58 × 3,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.45x = 27,068,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,068,320.06/5,953.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.66

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