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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.93, 8,841.94 and 2,197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.93, 8,841.94 and 2,197.11 is: 3,297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.93 : 8,841.94 = 2,197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.93/8,841.94 = 2,197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.93x = 8,841.94 × 2,197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.93x = 19,426,714.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,714.79/5,891.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.17

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