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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.71, 8,930.31 and 2,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.71, 8,930.31 and 2,007.60 is: 3,009.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.71 : 8,930.31 = 2,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.71/8,930.31 = 2,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.71x = 8,930.31 × 2,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.71x = 17,928,490.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,928,490.36/5,957.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.29

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