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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.67, 8,844.63 and 2,200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.67, 8,844.63 and 2,200.17 is: 3,297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.67 : 8,844.63 = 2,200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.67/8,844.63 = 2,200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.67x = 8,844.63 × 2,200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.67x = 19,459,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459,689.59/5,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.32

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