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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.51, 8,840.70 and 2,196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.51, 8,840.70 and 2,196.29 is: 3,295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.51 : 8,840.70 = 2,196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.51/8,840.70 = 2,196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.51x = 8,840.70 × 2,196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.51x = 19,416,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416,696.80/5,891.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.71

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