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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.92, 8,856.24 and 2,206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.92, 8,856.24 and 2,206.72 is: 3,311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.92 : 8,856.24 = 2,206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.92/8,856.24 = 2,206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.92x = 8,856.24 × 2,206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.92x = 19,543,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543,241.93/5,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.34

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