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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.02, 8,842.34 and 2,202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.02, 8,842.34 and 2,202.25 is: 3,299.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.02 : 8,842.34 = 2,202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.02/8,842.34 = 2,202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.02x = 8,842.34 × 2,202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.02x = 19,473,043.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473,043.27/5,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.95

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